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1,168 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-94 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-94 ft
Altitude change
7,729 ft
Altitude min
7,823 ft
Altitude start
7,730 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-23.5%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
846 ft
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat

Ore Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Virginia Canyon Mountain Park
    Idaho Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5934 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2025
  • Land Owner
    City of Idaho Springs

Ore Pass is an alternative bypass of the lower gully section of Drop Shaft, connecting Drop Shaft to Gauntlet Gold. The trail is a similar experience to upper sections of Drop Shaft with flowy bermed turns, rollers, and plenty of speed.

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  • 13 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 235 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 623 rides
  • Last: Aug 5, 2026
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Avg: 4.27 (5 votes)
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        Directors Cut
        8 miles • 1,579 ft • 6 • Loop •
        Grand tour of the main trails at Virginia Canyon Mountain Park.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ore Pass

        ▼ Where is Ore Pass located?
        Ore Pass is located in Virginia Canyon Mountain Park, Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Virginia Canyon Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.74686, -105.50764.
        ▼ How hard is Ore Pass?
        Ore Pass is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ore Pass?
        Ore Pass has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 94 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,729 ft to 7,823 ft.
        ▼ Is Ore Pass a point to point trail?
        Ore Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ore Pass?
        Ore Pass is 1,168 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ore Pass?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ore Pass. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Ore Pass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ore Pass are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Ore Pass?
        Ore Pass is a very popular trail. There have been 2,965 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,220 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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