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3,481 ft
Distance
-263 ft
Descent
00:07:30
Avg time
-263 ft
Altitude change
8,244 ft
Altitude min
8,509 ft
Altitude max
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
00:07:30
Avg time

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
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #426 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12485 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #11 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #138 in E-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.

Access Info

seasonal winter wildlife closure for bighorn sheep

Tags
BermsFlowyJumpsRock gardensSummit
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 12 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 202 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 553 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Avg: 4.5 (14 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

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      Directors Cut
      8 miles • 1,579 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Grand tour of the main trails at Virginia Canyon Mountain Park.
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      14 Ratings
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      BuckNasty44904
      Super fun and flowy, with epically great berms. My only complaint is that it’s over too quickly. I would love to see it extended to the bottom.
      dmackyaheard dmackyaheard
      Rides like drop shaft but a little easier. Still harder options to get the blood pumping. Some of the corners are really loose, so be mindful.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 long does it take to ride Hopper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Hopper. The trail is 3,481 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hopper?
      Hopper is a very popular trail. There have been 2,561 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,481 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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