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3,399 ft
Distance
-210 ft
Descent
00:03:59
Avg time
-210 ft
Altitude change
7,349 ft
Altitude min
7,559 ft
Altitude max
7,559 ft
Altitude start
7,349 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-15.7%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
85 ft
Distance climb
2,835 ft
Distance down
479 ft
Distance flat
00:03:59
Avg time

Racetrack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49929 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108544 in Trail Running
    • #125010 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #797 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,084 in Trail Running
    • #3,599 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

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AI Generated Description

Racetrack is a highly rated 3,399 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Salida Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 127 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 516 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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Racetrack Trail Reports

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Oct 8, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Oct 8, 2024
Aug 19, 2024 @ 4:44pm
Aug 19, 2024
A couple of damp and slippery spots but pretty nice
Aug 25, 2023 @ 12:26am
Aug 25, 2023
Aug 16, 2023 @ 1:09am
Aug 16, 2023
Jul 14, 2023 @ 2:54am
Jul 14, 2023
Sandy and loose in spots
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Status:
on Oct 8, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 4 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to racetrack trailhead (38.497920, -105.984880)

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      May 26, 2026 @ 11:08am
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      Aug 30, 2019 @ 1:36pm
      Aug 30, 2019

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Racetrack located?
      Racetrack is located in Methodist Mountain Trail System, Salida, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Methodist Mountain Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.49792, -105.98488.
      ▼ How hard is Racetrack?
      Racetrack is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Racetrack?
      The trail has 210 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,349 ft to 7,559 ft.
      ▼ How long is Racetrack?
      Racetrack is 3,399 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Racetrack?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Racetrack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Racetrack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Racetrack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Racetrack?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Racetrack. The trail is 3,399 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Racetrack?
      Racetrack is a very popular trail. There have been 2,185 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,120 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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