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1,329 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:04:22
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
7,798 ft
Altitude min
7,834 ft
Altitude max
7,810 ft
Altitude start
7,799 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-31.9%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
630 ft
Distance climb
453 ft
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat
00:04:22
Avg time

Hermit Traverse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Herman
    Monument, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #265498 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127988 in Trail Running
    • #59952 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden, Roller Coaster

Neat traverse through the forest. Big rolling drop in the middle that is quite off-camber. Don't slide.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      1 Review & Comments

      Markxbrother
      Super cool trail. Pretty overgrown now, but it’s got such good potential!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hermit Traverse located?
      Hermit Traverse is located in Mount Herman, Monument, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Mount Herman trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.08438, -104.91963.
      ▼ How hard is Hermit Traverse?
      Hermit Traverse is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hermit Traverse?
      Hermit Traverse has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,798 ft to 7,834 ft.
      ▼ Is Hermit Traverse a point to point trail?
      Hermit Traverse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hermit Traverse?
      Hermit Traverse is 1,329 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hermit Traverse?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hermit Traverse. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hermit Traverse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hermit Traverse are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hermit Traverse?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Hermit Traverse. The trail is 1,329 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hermit Traverse?
      Hermit Traverse is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 84 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 85 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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