more stats
4.1 miles
Distance
404 ft
Climb
-1,899 ft
Descent
00:48:53
Avg time
-1,494 ft
Altitude change
9,160 ft
Altitude min
10,963 ft
Altitude max
10,655 ft
Altitude start
9,161 ft
Altitude end
-6.88%
Grade
-36.47%
Grade max
23.497%
Grade min
4,352 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
598 ft
Distance flat
00:48:53
Avg time

Killpecker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch
    Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #956
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #111247 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #285058 in Trail Running
    • #306897 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Can be climbed, but more often used as a downhill trail. Popular with dirt bikes. Fantastic views from the top.

Access Info

From Deadman Road, look for the marked trailhead just east of the North Fork campground.
Its also possible to access the top of the trail from forest service road 300 for shuttles.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jul 28, 2026
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Killpecker Trail Reports

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Aug 31, 2022 @ 8:32am
Aug 31, 2022
 All downed trees are clear. It's running great now.
May 19, 2021 @ 1:31pm
May 19, 2021
 Currently part of FS closure for Cameron Peak fire, though this area did not burn. Please respect FS closure orders.
Aug 24, 2019 @ 9:14am
Aug 24, 2019
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on Aug 31, 2022
Dry
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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      0:29 | 249 | Aug 7, 2023 , Red Feather Lakes

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      monkytrick monkytrick
      When I rode this (2021 I think?) it was a blast on MTB. Rocky, fast, consistently engaging, not too blown out by motos. Not for everybody but chunk monkeys should give it a go.
      whoisadam
      Rode this on my dirtbike, posted a quick video of it. I ride a lot of mtn bikes as well. To me this trail doesn't seem that fun on a bike but I could be wrong, probably worth checking out once, but I don't think Ill be back to ride it on my bike.
      Mgiuliano1021
      Anyone ridden recently that can attest to if the trail is clear or not at this point? July 23, 2023

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Killpecker located?
      Killpecker is located in Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.76444, -105.71153.
      ▼ How hard is Killpecker?
      Killpecker is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.88%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Killpecker?
      Killpecker has 404 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,899 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,160 ft to 10,963 ft.
      ▼ Is Killpecker a point to point trail?
      Killpecker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Killpecker?
      Killpecker is 4.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Killpecker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Killpecker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Killpecker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Killpecker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Killpecker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 46 minutes to ride Killpecker. The trail is 4.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Killpecker?
      Killpecker is a moderately popular trail. There have been 48 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 49 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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