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1,115 ft
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:04:05
Avg time
86 ft
Altitude change
5,960 ft
Altitude min
6,059 ft
Altitude max
5,960 ft
Altitude start
6,045 ft
Altitude end
7.689%
Grade
-8.74%
Grade max
30.743%
Grade min
747 ft
Distance climb
317 ft
Distance down
51 ft
Distance flat
00:04:05
Avg time

Lyons Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Valley Park
    Columbine, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #195657 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30797 in E-Biking
    • #99173 in Trail Running
    • #72421 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,526 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #330 in E-Biking
    • #2,850 in Trail Running
    • #2,260 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

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AI Generated Description

Lyons Back is a 1,115 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Columbine Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 108 ft black diamond climb. It features drop. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Drops

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 215 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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      Outlaws of Dirt Round 1 - MTB Highlights
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      3:11 | 1119 | Jun 6, 2013 , Columbine
      Gordo's DH@Hall Ranch
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      8:11 | 881 | Apr 4, 2009 , Columbine
      Hall Ranch, Lyons, CO
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      5:03 | 157 | Apr 13, 2012 , Columbine
      2008 Lyons
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      7:27 | 334 | Jun 4, 2008 , Columbine

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lyons Back located?
      Lyons Back is located in South Valley Park, Columbine, Colorado, United States. It is part of the South Valley Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.56094, -105.14419.
      ▼ How hard is Lyons Back?
      Lyons Back is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.689%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lyons Back?
      Lyons Back has 108 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,960 ft to 6,059 ft.
      ▼ Is Lyons Back a point to point trail?
      Lyons Back is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lyons Back?
      Lyons Back is 1,115 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lyons Back?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lyons Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lyons Back?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lyons Back are:
      • October (28 activities)
      • September (24 activities)
      • July (18 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lyons Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lyons Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lyons Back?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Lyons Back. The trail is 1,115 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lyons Back?
      Lyons Back is a very popular trail. There have been 1,585 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,880 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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