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2,976 ft
Distance
99 ft
Climb
00:05:37
Avg time
98 ft
Altitude change
9,177 ft
Altitude min
9,276 ft
Altitude max
9,177 ft
Altitude start
9,275 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-0.4%
Grade max
10%
Grade min
2,523 ft
Distance climb
236 ft
Distance flat
00:05:37
Avg time

Placer Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silverthorne
    , Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #9011
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #238450 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16692 in Trail Running
    • #28281 in Hiking
    • #26799 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #4,168 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #524 in Trail Running
    • #950 in Hiking
    • #828 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Placer is a 2,976 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Silverthorne Colorado. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 99 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Placer located?
      Placer is located in Silverthorne, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Silverthorne trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.61613, -106.08153.
      ▼ How hard is Placer?
      Placer is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Placer?
      Placer has 99 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 9,177 ft to 9,276 ft.
      ▼ Is Placer a point to point trail?
      Placer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Placer?
      Placer is 2,976 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Placer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Placer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Placer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Placer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Placer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Placer. The trail is 2,976 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Placer?
      Placer is a very popular trail. There have been 383 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 441 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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