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1.3 miles
Distance
451 ft
Climb
-74 ft
Descent
00:13:30
Avg time
376 ft
Altitude change
7,191 ft
Altitude min
7,624 ft
Altitude max
7,248 ft
Altitude start
7,624 ft
Altitude end
5.655%
Grade
-10.516%
Grade max
35.488%
Grade min
4,506 ft
Distance climb
1,560 ft
Distance down
587 ft
Distance flat
00:13:30
Avg time

MGM Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Emerald Mountain
    Steamboat Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #88731 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96888 in Trail Running
    • #88288 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Steamboat Springs

Traditional singletrack good up or down. Connects to Molly's, Orton, Larry's, and Prayer Flag Rd.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 70 rides
  • Last: Jul 3, 2026
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        Directions to mgm trailhead (40.475450, -106.843520)

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        winter riding (non fat-bike)
        2:39 | 53 | Jan 30, 2018 , Steamboat Springs

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        Frequently Asked Questions About MGM

        Where is MGM located?
        MGM is located in Emerald Mountain, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Emerald Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.47545, -106.84352.
        How hard is MGM?
        MGM is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.655%.
        What is the elevation gain for MGM?
        MGM has 451 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,191 ft to 7,624 ft.
        Is MGM a point to point trail?
        MGM is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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