more stats
3,419 ft
Distance
194 ft
Climb
-76 ft
Descent
00:12:09
Avg time
116 ft
Altitude change
7,661 ft
Altitude min
7,855 ft
Altitude max
7,661 ft
Altitude start
7,779 ft
Altitude end
3.4%
Grade
-26.8%
Grade max
30.1%
Grade min
2,270 ft
Distance climb
863 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:12:09
Avg time

HZ Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Herman
    Monument, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #91612 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117297 in Trail Running
    • #81010 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,790 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,348 in Trail Running
    • #2,458 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Woodland forest with embedded rocks and plenty of switchbacks. Surface is mildly loose when dry.

Tags
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 24 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 154 rides
  • Last: Jul 26, 2022
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Jun 10, 2025 @ 9:59am
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Aug 25, 2024 @ 8:25am
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May 3, 2024 @ 8:52pm
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Oct 20, 2023 @ 3:34am
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May 6, 2023 @ 3:55pm
May 6, 2023
 this trail is not blue its black for sure and it's riding just fine but hard to clean.. hard a fuck
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on Jun 10, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      mrvwbug
      Mostly hike a bike with some sketchy exposure, use as a connector to get to White Ghost.
      jennagrMfIp
      Only a mtb trail in the literal use. as in it’s a trail on a mountain side. Def more hiking than biking.
      Slowedtrans Slowedtrans
      This trail seems to be closed for private property

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is HZ located?
      HZ is located in Mount Herman, Monument, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Mount Herman trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.10574, -104.9242.
      ▼ How hard is HZ?
      HZ is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for HZ?
      HZ has 194 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 76 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,661 ft to 7,855 ft.
      ▼ Is HZ a point to point trail?
      HZ is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is HZ?
      HZ is 3,419 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on HZ?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on HZ. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access HZ? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to HZ are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride HZ?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride HZ. The trail is 3,419 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is HZ?
      HZ is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,288 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,254 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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