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2.0 miles
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-635 ft
Descent
00:10:23
Avg time
-600 ft
Altitude change
6,140 ft
Altitude min
6,743 ft
Altitude max
6,741 ft
Altitude start
6,140 ft
Altitude end
-5.771%
Grade
-19.677%
Grade max
9.28%
Grade min
1,408 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
598 ft
Distance flat
00:10:23
Avg time

North Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Green Mountain
    Lakewood, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #189265 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21433 in E-Biking
    • #43711 in Trail Running
    • #70949 in Hiking
    • #5703 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Mostly easy trail with some loose sections, but mostly pretty easy. Good workout to get to the top.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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North Access Trail Reports

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Sep 17, 2023 @ 10:00pm
Sep 17, 2023
 Overgrown, extremely steep for climbing on MTB. Recommend avoiding this side at least for ascending.
Nov 3, 2020 @ 5:54pm
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Nov 3, 2020 @ 5:54pm
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Apr 5, 2020 @ 11:15am
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        Frequently Asked Questions About North Access

        ▼ Where is North Access located?
        North Access is located in Green Mountain, Lakewood, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Green Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.70045, -105.17312.
        ▼ How hard is North Access?
        North Access is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.771%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Access?
        North Access has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 635 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,140 ft to 6,743 ft.
        ▼ Is North Access a point to point trail?
        North Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is North Access?
        North Access is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on North Access?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on North Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride North Access?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride North Access are:
        • June (14 activities)
        • May (9 activities)
        • October (7 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access North Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride North Access?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride North Access. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is North Access?
        North Access is a very popular trail. There have been 1,097 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,046 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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