more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
404 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:14:00
Avg time
402 ft
Altitude change
5,833 ft
Altitude min
6,235 ft
Altitude max
5,833 ft
Altitude start
6,234 ft
Altitude end
7%
Grade
-6%
Grade max
34.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
92 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:14:00
Avg time

Olivine Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Table Mountain Park
    Golden, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #105628 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108707 in Trail Running
    • #122616 in Hiking
    • #25099 in Horseback
    • #9301 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,137 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,086 in Trail Running
    • #3,529 in Hiking
    • #746 in Horseback
    • #65 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

New system trail (summer 2020) linking Old Quarry to Lubahn trail, bypassing the steep and loose upper section of Lubahn. Very smooth track with a few relatively tight switchbacks. Lots of hikers in this area especially around sunset.

Tags
Family friendlyTight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 72 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 346 rides
  • Last: Nov 13, 2026
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on Aug 15, 2025
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Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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      8:18 | 106 | Feb 8, 2025 , Golden

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Olivine located?
      Olivine is located in South Table Mountain Park, Golden, Colorado, United States. It is part of the South Table Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.75239, -105.21043.
      ▼ How hard is Olivine?
      Olivine is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Olivine?
      Olivine has 404 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,833 ft to 6,235 ft.
      ▼ Is Olivine a point to point trail?
      Olivine is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Olivine?
      Olivine is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Olivine?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Olivine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Olivine?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Olivine are:
      • August (29 activities)
      • October (27 activities)
      • March (24 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Olivine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Olivine are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Olivine?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Olivine. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Olivine?
      Olivine is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,848 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,336 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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