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1.5 miles
Distance
439 ft
Climb
-382 ft
Descent
00:27:20
Avg time
57 ft
Altitude change
6,455 ft
Altitude min
6,795 ft
Altitude max
6,455 ft
Altitude start
6,512 ft
Altitude end
0.739%
Grade
-92.953%
Grade max
90.331%
Grade min
3,815 ft
Distance climb
3,201 ft
Distance down
674 ft
Distance flat
00:27:20
Avg time

Morrison Slide Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Morrison
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98074 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16025 in E-Biking
    • #19958 in Trail Running
    • #22539 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Jefferson County

-Climbing
North half of the trail is easier to climb up for sure. You have to have some trial skills to be able to clean some of the South half sections if you're climbing up.
-Descending
South side of the trail is slightly more technically but has many TIGHT switchbacks that make you slow down to a crawl. There are also some very technical sections that won't allow you to pass other bikers or hikers so be careful.
North side allows more speed/flow to be carried through the trail even though it has its still has tech sections and switchbacks.

Recommended ride would be ride up the north end and back down the north end. But if you want to make a loop of it, it would depend on what your priorities are, my vote is north to south since it'd minimize your time walking the bike up.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 282 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Morrison Slide Trail Reports

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Sep 5, 2026 @ 8:40pm (America/Denver)
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May 12, 2026 @ 6:38am (America/Denver)
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Apr 18, 2026 @ 1:08pm (America/Denver)
Apr 18, 2026
 Well maintained trails. Clean bathroom la beautiful views.
Mar 13, 2025 @ 2:53pm
Mar 13, 2025
 Mostly excellent riding. A few of the darker/north facing areas still have mud and a fraction of those have snow/ice. If you’re hesitant,...
Sep 29, 2024 @ 11:10am
Sep 29, 2024
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Status:
on Sep 5, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.94 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      8:14 | 56 | Oct 11, 2025 , Morrison
      Morrison Slide (South) - sketchy exposed tech...
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      5:02 | 115 | Jun 13, 2024 , Morrison

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Kartd301 Kartd301
      Great trail, can't believe I've been avoiding it. Tons of great rock work and alt lines.
      chuyler1 chuyler1
      East coaster riding Colorado for the first time. I took the black section of this trail from south to north early in the morning. The switchbacks to start the trail (southern most section) definitely required "trials" skill set but after a few challenging sections the elevation got the best of me and I walked several 100 ft sections. Toward the end of the climb I was back on the bike and the entire north section was an enjoyable ride down with a few tight switchbacks and rock gardens to keep it interesting. Definitely worth the few hike-a-bike sections to be able to enjoy the rest of the trail in that direction. Views with early morning light were amazing, make sure to stop to take it in.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Morrison Slide located?
      Morrison Slide is located in Morrison, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Morrison trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.68327, -105.21169.
      ▼ How hard is Morrison Slide?
      Morrison Slide is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.739%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Morrison Slide?
      Morrison Slide has 439 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 382 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,455 ft to 6,795 ft.
      ▼ Is Morrison Slide a point to point trail?
      Morrison Slide is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Morrison Slide?
      Morrison Slide is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Morrison Slide?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Morrison Slide. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Morrison Slide?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Morrison Slide are:
      • October (16 activities)
      • May (15 activities)
      • March (14 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Morrison Slide? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Morrison Slide are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Morrison Slide?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Morrison Slide. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Morrison Slide?
      Morrison Slide is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,433 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,433 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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