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2,785 ft
Distance
-300 ft
Descent
00:03:55
Avg time
-300 ft
Altitude change
9,828 ft
Altitude min
10,128 ft
Altitude max
10,128 ft
Altitude start
9,829 ft
Altitude end
-10.7%
Grade
-27.5%
Grade max
-3.4%
Grade min
2,785 ft
Distance down
00:03:55
Avg time
Hard Luck Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaBreckenridge
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#55499 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, DJ
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster
Potentially the gnarliest trail in Breckenridge with plenty of spots to session. Hard Luck features alternate lines, gap jumps, berms, and criss-crossing singletrack through old mining ruins. A large rock roll is the distinguishing feature of the trail. Most features can be bypassed on easier routes, but nothing on this trail is suitable for inexperienced riders.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 57 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 315 rides
- Last: Jul 28, 2026
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Directions to hard-luck trailhead
(39.501970, -106.024560)
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Where is Hard Luck located?
Hard Luck is located in Breckenridge, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Breckenridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.50197, -106.02456.
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How hard is Hard Luck?
Hard Luck is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Hard Luck?
The trail has 300 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,828 ft to 10,128 ft.
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How long is Hard Luck?
Hard Luck is 2,785 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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