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2.5 miles
Distance
217 ft
Climb
-543 ft
Descent
00:24:21
Avg time
-326 ft
Altitude change
8,361 ft
Altitude min
8,736 ft
Altitude max
8,687 ft
Altitude start
8,361 ft
Altitude end
-2.458%
Grade
-21.243%
Grade max
16.48%
Grade min
3,493 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,555 ft
Distance flat
00:24:21
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hermit Park Open Space
    Estes Park, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37322 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1760 in Trail Running
    • #96144 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2018

This and lower Limber Pine are well built single-track with mountain bikers in mind. Lots of grippy but slightly sandy dirt. Small rocks to navigate over and medium side features make this a fun ride. Agree with blue rating.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 249 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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on May 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Limber Pine Upper and Lower
      ★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 597 ft • 2 •
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      3 ★ 13%
      2 ★ 7%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Nofuckingname
      Expect to encounter hikers, horses, and dogs off leash. There is one steep, sandy, tight double S turn that can cause traction issues, especially during a dry summer.
      provin1327 provin1327
      A surprisingly fun trail. Just steep and flowy enough to get some speed up but also has some technical spots and even some fun b-line drops off of big rocks. Connect with lower Limber Pine and Moose Meadow as a fun out and back
      jharris0221 jharris0221
      This and lower Limber Pine are well built single-track with mountain bikers in mind. Lots of grippy but slightly sandy dirt. Small rocks to navigate over and medium side features make this a fun ride. Agree with blue rating.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Limber Pine Trail (Upper) located?
      Limber Pine Trail (Upper) is located in Hermit Park Open Space, Estes Park, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Hermit Park Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.34452, -105.48099.
      ▼ How hard is Limber Pine Trail (Upper)?
      Limber Pine Trail (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.458%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Limber Pine Trail (Upper)?
      Limber Pine Trail (Upper) has 217 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 543 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,361 ft to 8,736 ft.
      ▼ Is Limber Pine Trail (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Limber Pine Trail (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Limber Pine Trail (Upper)?
      Limber Pine Trail (Upper) is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Limber Pine Trail (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Limber Pine Trail (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Limber Pine Trail (Upper)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Limber Pine Trail (Upper) are:
      • July (27 activities)
      • September (21 activities)
      • May (18 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Limber Pine Trail (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Limber Pine Trail (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Limber Pine Trail (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Limber Pine Trail (Upper). The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Limber Pine Trail (Upper)?
      Limber Pine Trail (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 1,088 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,112 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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