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3,481 ft
Distance
-263 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-263 ft
Altitude change
8,244 ft
Altitude min
8,509 ft
Altitude start
8,245 ft
Altitude end
-7.6%
Grade
-25.5%
Grade max
2.7%
Grade min
157 ft
Distance climb
2,887 ft
Distance down
440 ft
Distance flat

Hopper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Virginia Canyon Mountain Park
    Idaho Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2455 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Apr 1st-end of Oct
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    City of Idaho Springs

Hopper is a bike-only downhill-only directional trail. The trail descends from Buttermilk Peak over a rock garden and continues as a progressive intermediate flow line consisting of bermed turns, tables, and jump lines. The trail winds along the mountaintop saddle and drops down the face through the trees finally crossing the Rosa Gulch drainage before merging onto Drop Shaft at the bottom.

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seasonal winter wildlife closure for bighorn sheep

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 10 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 162 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 509 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Avg: 4.5 (14 votes)
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        Directions to hopper-782016 trailhead (39.751660, -105.512130)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hopper

        ▼ Where is Hopper located?
        Hopper is located in Virginia Canyon Mountain Park, Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Virginia Canyon Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.75166, -105.51213.
        ▼ How hard is Hopper?
        Hopper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hopper?
        The trail has 263 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,244 ft to 8,509 ft.
        ▼ Is Hopper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Hopper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hopper?
        Hopper is 3,481 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hopper?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Hopper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hopper?
        Hopper is best visited during: Apr 1st-end of Oct.
        ▼ How do I access Hopper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hopper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Hopper?
        Hopper is a very popular trail. There have been 2,283 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,082 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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