more stats
3,412 ft
Distance
-945 ft
Descent
00:23:40
Avg time
-945 ft
Altitude change
8,246 ft
Altitude min
9,190 ft
Altitude max
9,190 ft
Altitude start
8,245 ft
Altitude end
-27.7%
Grade
-74.7%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
49 ft
Distance climb
3,314 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:23:40
Avg time

Ore Chute Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Maryland Mountain Quartz Valley Park
    Black Hawk, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (7 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #7274 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    City of Black Hawk

Ore Chute is the newest bike-only downhill trail in Black Hawk. Hand-built double-black trail that traverses from the northern peak on Maryland Mountain roughly 1,000' feet down to the creek. It is steep with many sections of fall-line trail and a steep slab ride before the halfway point.

Ore Chute connects midway with the Hard Money trail so you can mix and match your adventure with each ride. It terminates on Millsite, go left to grab another lap or right to head back to the trail head.

This trail was made possible with funding from Orbea.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 51 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Avg: 4.52 (17 votes)
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      30 Reviews & Comments

      dMonty
      I think Ore Money is the best bang for your buck on the mountain. It combines the best parts of Ore Chute and Hard Money. This combines all the big slabs with the high speed jumps steep alternate on the bottom half of Hard Money. The second half of Ore Chute is worth riding a few times, but less fun than the bottom of Hard Money.
      Funnyman432 Funnyman432
      Seriously, one of the rowdiest trails I’ve ever seen, mad props on people who really ride this trail
      Funnyman432 Funnyman432
      Literal f*cked, if you ride this you’re a god

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ore Chute located?
      Ore Chute is located in Maryland Mountain Quartz Valley Park, Black Hawk, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Maryland Mountain Quartz Valley Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.81342, -105.50631.
      ▼ How hard is Ore Chute?
      Ore Chute is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 27.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ore Chute?
      The trail has 945 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,246 ft to 9,190 ft.
      ▼ Is Ore Chute a point to point trail?
      Yes, Ore Chute is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ore Chute?
      Ore Chute is 3,412 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ore Chute?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ore Chute. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ore Chute?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ore Chute are:
      • June (6 activities)
      • July (6 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ore Chute? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ore Chute are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ore Chute?
      The estimated time to ride Ore Chute is approximately 24 minutes. The trail is 3,412 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Ore Chute?
      Ore Chute is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 551 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 599 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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