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3.0 miles
Distance
603 ft
Climb
-940 ft
Descent
00:42:39
Avg time
-337 ft
Altitude change
7,814 ft
Altitude min
8,690 ft
Altitude max
8,151 ft
Altitude start
7,815 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-46.2%
Grade max
36.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,467 ft
Distance flat
00:42:39
Avg time
Mule Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMount Herman
Monument, Colorado -
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 25 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Start at the trailhead for the Mt Herman summit Trail 716, off of Mt Herman road. Put your bike in granny gear and leave it there for the next 15-20 minutes while you slog up some nice singletrack. After 0.1 miles fork left (right goes to MH Summit), pass a fire pit and climb up the drainage to a crest on the ridge. You'll know you've reached the top when you see a tee-pee type structure in the middle of the trail.
Go straight for 30m and hop up on a boulder to enjoy the views and catch your breath. Then go back to the teepee and crank north on the Mule trail as it contours the west side of the ridge for a little over a mile. Several spurs come off the trail, explore if you have energy, or stick to the main trail if you are still recovering from the climb.
Pass a few strange rock circles (you'll know what I mean when you see them) and stop your bike. Drop your seat and let at least 5psi out of your tires, then charge down the switchbacks to meet up with Limbaugh Canyon Trail. This decent alternates between amazing and insane thanks to our world famous decomposed granite (aka gravel).
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- 10 miles average
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- 58 rides
- Last: Jun 25, 2026
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(39.071060, -104.932150)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mule
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Where is Mule located?
Mule is located in Mount Herman, Monument, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Mount Herman trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.07106, -104.93215.
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How hard is Mule?
Mule is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Mule?
Mule has 603 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 940 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,814 ft to 8,690 ft.
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Is Mule a point to point trail?
Mule is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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