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2.7 miles
Distance
202 ft
Climb
-149 ft
Descent
00:17:54
Avg time
52 ft
Altitude change
5,812 ft
Altitude min
5,958 ft
Altitude max
5,895 ft
Altitude start
5,947 ft
Altitude end
0.37%
Grade
-9.183%
Grade max
15.013%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,889 ft
Distance flat
00:17:54
Avg time

High Plains Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #67102 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113492 in Trail Running
    • #284817 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

Nice singletrack, not all buff, with some rocks and climbs and downhill. Several recent reroutes have really improved the trail

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  • 10 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 156 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 697 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Jun 21, 2026 @ 7:25am (America/Denver)
Jun 21, 2026
May 22, 2026 @ 5:18pm (America/Denver)
May 22, 2026
reporter Trail is open. Please update conditions if you ride
May 18, 2026 @ 8:49am (America/Denver)
May 18, 2026
reporter Closed for muddy conditions. Status will be updated when trail reopens
May 8, 2026 @ 1:18pm (America/Denver)
May 8, 2026
reporter Trail is open. Please update conditions if you ride
May 5, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/Denver)
May 5, 2026
reporter Closed for muddy conditions. Status will be updated when trail reopens
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on Jun 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.56 (8 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About High Plains

        Where is High Plains located?
        High Plains is located in Marshall Mesa/Doudy Draw/Flatirons Vista, Boulder, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Marshall Mesa/Doudy Draw/Flatirons Vista trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.92904, -105.23297.
        How hard is High Plains?
        High Plains is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.37%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for High Plains?
        High Plains has 202 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 149 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,812 ft to 5,958 ft.
        Is High Plains a point to point trail?
        High Plains is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is High Plains?
        High Plains is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on High Plains?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on High Plains. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride High Plains?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride High Plains are:
        • August (55 activities)
        • June (52 activities)
        • May (50 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access High Plains? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to High Plains are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride High Plains?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride High Plains. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is High Plains?
        High Plains is a very popular trail. There have been 5,598 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,862 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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