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1.2 miles
Distance
-377 ft
Descent
00:07:38
Avg time
-377 ft
Altitude change
7,807 ft
Altitude min
8,186 ft
Altitude max
8,184 ft
Altitude start
7,808 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-22.8%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:07:38
Avg time

Quarry Mountain Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Emerald Mountain
    Steamboat Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44856 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92138 in Trail Running
    • #128010 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #679 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,651 in Trail Running
    • #3,697 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Steamboat

This trail is a good but hard climb, and a rippin descent. It hugs the hillside a bit tight and can be a bit narrow, and there are some embedded rocks. Nothing too difficult.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 26 miles average
6 Months
  • 133 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 849 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Quarry Mountain Trail Reports

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on May 14, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.14 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to quarry-mountain trailhead (40.460590, -106.856080)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Quarry Mountain located?
      Quarry Mountain is located in Emerald Mountain, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Emerald Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.46059, -106.85608.
      ▼ How hard is Quarry Mountain?
      Quarry Mountain is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Quarry Mountain?
      The trail has 377 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,807 ft to 8,186 ft.
      ▼ Is Quarry Mountain a point to point trail?
      Yes, Quarry Mountain is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Quarry Mountain?
      Quarry Mountain is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Quarry Mountain?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Quarry Mountain. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Quarry Mountain? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Quarry Mountain are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Quarry Mountain?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Quarry Mountain. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Quarry Mountain?
      Quarry Mountain is a very popular trail. There have been 4,678 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,828 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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