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2.0 miles
Distance
510 ft
Climb
-129 ft
Descent
00:23:07
Avg time
381 ft
Altitude change
5,575 ft
Altitude min
6,048 ft
Altitude max
5,575 ft
Altitude start
5,958 ft
Altitude end
3.6%
Grade
-13%
Grade max
33%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,150 ft
Distance down
00:23:07
Avg time

Joder Ranch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Boulder Valley Ranch / Boulder Reservoir
    Boulder, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #112627 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #124963 in Trail Running
    • #119903 in Hiking
    • #2791 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Once home to the Joder Arabian Ranch, this property was sold to the City of Boulder in 2013. Public access is limited to a former ranch road that connects Highway 36 to Olde Stage Road and is favored by gravel riders who connect it to the roads and trails near Boulder Valley Ranch / Boulder Reservoir.

The eastern side of the property is open and sunny without any tree cover. Because of the steepness of the road, especially near the top, it can be prone to heavy erosion but is maintained and graded periodically.

The western side of this trail is "singletrack" in the sense that a car would likely be too wide. But, it is also painfully steep. This side is more in a Poderosa forest and offers some shade.

Trail trail serves as a connector between Boulder (via the Foothills Trail and the North Sky Trail that opened on July 22, 2024.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 35 miles avg distance
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May 22, 2026 @ 5:23pm (America/Denver)
May 22, 2026
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Dec 20, 2025 @ 9:02am (America/Denver)
Dec 20, 2025
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Dec 19, 2025 @ 5:30am (America/Denver)
Dec 19, 2025
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Dec 10, 2025 @ 4:18pm (America/Denver)
Dec 10, 2025
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Joder Ranch

        ▼ Where is Joder Ranch located?
        Joder Ranch is located in Boulder Valley Ranch / Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Boulder Valley Ranch / Boulder Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.11, -105.28197.
        ▼ How hard is Joder Ranch?
        Joder Ranch is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Joder Ranch?
        Joder Ranch has 510 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,575 ft to 6,048 ft.
        ▼ Is Joder Ranch a point to point trail?
        Joder Ranch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Joder Ranch?
        Joder Ranch is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Joder Ranch?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Joder Ranch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Joder Ranch?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Joder Ranch are:
        • July (6 activities)
        • November (4 activities)
        • September (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Joder Ranch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Joder Ranch are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Joder Ranch?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Joder Ranch. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Joder Ranch?
        Joder Ranch is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,142 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,148 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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