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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaVirginia Canyon Mountain Park
Idaho Springs, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for E-Biking
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm
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Year Opened2025
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Land OwnerCity 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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 330 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
All
- 718 rides
- Last: Oct 3, 2026
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(39.746860, -105.507640)
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Routes with this trail
8 miles • 1,579 ft • 6 • Loop •
Grand tour of the main trails at Virginia Canyon Mountain Park.
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Nearby Trails
- Drop Shaft Connector 1 46 ft
- Drop Shaft Connector 2 623 ft
- Gauntlet Gold 994 ft
- Panic Switch 1,001 ft
- Rosa Gulch 1,421 ft
Virginia Canyon Mountain Park
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