more stats
1,959 ft
Distance
93 ft
Climb
00:05:05
Avg time
93 ft
Altitude change
8,755 ft
Altitude min
8,848 ft
Altitude max
8,755 ft
Altitude start
8,848 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
-3.1%
Grade max
19.4%
Grade min
1,732 ft
Distance climb
190 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:05:05
Avg time

Hobbit 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Magnolia
    Nederland, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #927.1
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60797 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121141 in Trail Running
    • #132943 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,070 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,453 in Trail Running
    • #3,889 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

A steep and rooty climb to the intersection of Hobbit and Rocks and Roots.

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Rooty

Trail Supporters

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Directions to hobbit-3 trailhead (39.943100, -105.529040)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hobbit 3 located?
      Hobbit 3 is located in Magnolia, Nederland, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Magnolia trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.9431, -105.52904.
      ▼ How hard is Hobbit 3?
      Hobbit 3 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hobbit 3?
      Hobbit 3 has 93 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 8,755 ft to 8,848 ft.
      ▼ Is Hobbit 3 a point to point trail?
      Hobbit 3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hobbit 3?
      Hobbit 3 is 1,959 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hobbit 3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hobbit 3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hobbit 3?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hobbit 3 are:
      • July (30 activities)
      • June (29 activities)
      • September (20 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hobbit 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hobbit 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hobbit 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Hobbit 3. The trail is 1,959 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hobbit 3?
      Hobbit 3 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,889 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,960 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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