more stats
2,785 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-152 ft
Descent
00:06:15
Avg time
-139 ft
Altitude change
7,442 ft
Altitude min
7,582 ft
Altitude max
7,581 ft
Altitude start
7,442 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-14.656%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
292 ft
Distance climb
2,125 ft
Distance down
368 ft
Distance flat
00:06:15
Avg time

Hotshot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Herman
    Monument, Colorado
  • AKA
    Hotshots
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #118941 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98528 in Trail Running
    • #120767 in Hiking
    • #14778 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,448 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,827 in Trail Running
    • #3,458 in Hiking
    • #93 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden

Fun, semi rocky descent off the southern ridge. A few rock drops and "walls" to ride down. Nothing huge, new riders may consider walking. Tough climb upwards if riding in reverse.

Tags
Rock gardensRock slabs
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 23 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 151 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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on Apr 6, 2025
Wet
Avg: 3.43 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hotshot located?
      Hotshot is located in Mount Herman, Monument, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Mount Herman trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.07563, -104.91545.
      ▼ How hard is Hotshot?
      Hotshot is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hotshot?
      Hotshot has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 152 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,442 ft to 7,582 ft.
      ▼ Is Hotshot a point to point trail?
      Hotshot is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hotshot?
      Hotshot is 2,785 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hotshot?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hotshot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hotshot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hotshot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hotshot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Hotshot. The trail is 2,785 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hotshot?
      Hotshot is a moderately popular trail. There have been 984 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 965 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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