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2.4 miles
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-1,283 ft
Descent
00:40:24
Avg time
-1,261 ft
Altitude change
11,474 ft
Altitude min
12,753 ft
Altitude max
12,745 ft
Altitude start
11,483 ft
Altitude end
-10%
Grade
-52.9%
Grade max
6.7%
Grade min
1,145 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
390 ft
Distance flat
00:40:24
Avg time

Middle Pole Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Silverton
    , Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #917
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 95 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #150042 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155701 in E-Biking
    • #401132 in Trail Running
    • #400601 in Hiking
    • #4393 in Dirtbiking
    • #34638 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,960 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,505 in E-Biking
    • #7,746 in Trail Running
    • #7,706 in Hiking
    • #134 in Dirtbiking
    • #1,146 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Rugged alpine singletrack. Top part has some wide open fast flowy riding through tundra. Then there a few willow thickets ruts. A little loose towards the bottom. No Climbs. Fun descent overall. Open to motos and e bikes. Makes for a great loop from Stony pass via CDT, Middle, and main Pole Creek.

Tags
AlpineFlowy
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Middle Pole Trail Reports

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Nov 20, 2023 @ 6:48am
Nov 20, 2023
Snow covered for season.
Nov 20, 2023 @ 6:47am
Nov 20, 2023
Snow covered for season.
Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:54am
Oct 28, 2022
Snow covered until summer 2023
Dec 2, 2019 @ 12:13pm
Dec 2, 2019
Snow Covered
Aug 26, 2019 @ 5:42pm
Aug 26, 2019
Good to go. Mostly dry. Some willow thickets and some anti traction at the bottom
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on Nov 20, 2023
Snow Covered
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Middle Pole located?
      Middle Pole is located in Silverton, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Silverton trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.82613, -107.52014.
      ▼ How hard is Middle Pole?
      Middle Pole is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Middle Pole?
      Middle Pole has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,283 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 11,474 ft to 12,753 ft.
      ▼ Is Middle Pole a point to point trail?
      Middle Pole is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Middle Pole?
      Middle Pole is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Middle Pole?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Middle Pole. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Middle Pole? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Middle Pole are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Middle Pole?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 33 minutes to ride Middle Pole. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Middle Pole?
      Middle Pole is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 9 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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