1.5 miles
Distance
291 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:14:05
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    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
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  • Difficulty Rating
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #108903 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11042 in E-Biking
    • #27335 in Trail Running
    • #48826 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Land Owner

The Historic Gilpin Tramway graded surface serves as the southern perimeter of the trail system. The Tramway surface is approximately 48” in width, with grades generally under 4%, making this trail accessible to everyone. Walkers, runners, strollers, leashed pets and kids on bikes will all enjoy the 2.7 mile route. The compacted surface and gentle grades also allow accessibility to persons with physical disabilities. The Tramway connects the new Hidden Treasure Trailhead with destinations such as Chase Gulch Waterfall and Town Overlook.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Historic Gilpin Tramway multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    266 ft
  • Altitude min
    8,195 ft
  • Altitude max
    8,470 ft
  • Altitude start
    8,195 ft
  • Altitude end
    8,461 ft
  • Grade
    3.3%
  • Grade max
    -6.8%
  • Grade min
    26.2%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    1,138 ft
  • Distance flat
    771 ft
  • Avg time
    00:14:05
  • Avg reverse time
    00:07:10
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on Jun 7, 2025
Very Dry
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 22 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 109 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
      All
      • 796 rides
      • Last: Jun 18, 2025

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