more stats
1.9 miles
Distance
138 ft
Climb
-354 ft
Descent
00:08:42
Avg time
-216 ft
Altitude change
7,529 ft
Altitude min
7,819 ft
Altitude max
7,745 ft
Altitude start
7,529 ft
Altitude end
-2.146%
Grade
-55.204%
Grade max
32.16%
Grade min
2,087 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
370 ft
Distance flat
00:08:42
Avg time

Painters Pause Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Elk Meadow Park
    Evergreen, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #124498 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114598 in Trail Running
    • #116816 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Painters Pause is a 2 mile less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Evergreen Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Painters Pause Trail Reports

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May 22, 2020 @ 3:05pm
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Apr 10, 2020 @ 3:30pm
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Sep 29, 2019 @ 9:48pm
Sep 29, 2019
Aug 8, 2019 @ 9:07pm
Aug 8, 2019
 Very rutted out from the rain
Aug 4, 2019 @ 2:05pm
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Status:
on May 22, 2020
Very Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Painters Pause located?
      Painters Pause is located in Elk Meadow Park, Evergreen, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Elk Meadow Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.68435, -105.36514.
      ▼ How hard is Painters Pause?
      Painters Pause is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.146%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Painters Pause?
      Painters Pause has 138 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 354 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,529 ft to 7,819 ft.
      ▼ Is Painters Pause a point to point trail?
      Painters Pause is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Painters Pause?
      Painters Pause is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Painters Pause?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Painters Pause. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Painters Pause? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Painters Pause are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Painters Pause?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Painters Pause. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Painters Pause?
      Painters Pause is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 302 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 314 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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