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3.5 miles
Distance
516 ft
Climb
-637 ft
Descent
00:30:15
Avg time
-121 ft
Altitude change
6,798 ft
Altitude min
7,183 ft
Altitude max
6,953 ft
Altitude start
6,831 ft
Altitude end
-21.891%
Grade max
27.835%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,055 ft
Distance flat
00:30:15
Avg time

Rotary Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Backside Of Emerald Mountain
    Steamboat Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #108800 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155245 in Trail Running
    • #128119 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,225 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #4,718 in Trail Running
    • #3,702 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner

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AI Generated Description

Rotary is a 4 mile moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Steamboat Springs Colorado. Nearby: restrooms and a bike repair station. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 30 minutes to complete this trail.

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Bike repair stationRestrooms

Trail Supporters

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    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 90 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Rotary Trail Reports

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Feb 5, 2026 @ 11:41am (America/Denver)
Feb 5, 2026
Snow covered
Feb 5, 2026 @ 11:40am (America/Denver)
Feb 5, 2026
Elk calving season and snow covered
May 7, 2025 @ 7:56am
May 7, 2025
Cleaned by RCR and clear as of Sunday May 4th
May 10, 2022 @ 11:11am
May 10, 2022
A few small mud holes
May 1, 2021 @ 1:23pm
May 1, 2021
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on Feb 5, 2026
Snow Covered
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to rotary trailhead (40.459910, -106.914590)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rotary located?
      Rotary is located in Backside Of Emerald Mountain, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Backside Of Emerald Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.45991, -106.91459.
      ▼ How hard is Rotary?
      Rotary is rated as Green difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rotary?
      Rotary has 516 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 637 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,798 ft to 7,183 ft.
      ▼ Is Rotary a point to point trail?
      Rotary is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rotary?
      Rotary is 3.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rotary?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rotary. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rotary? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rotary are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rotary?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Rotary. The trail is 3.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rotary?
      Rotary is a moderately popular trail. There have been 424 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 471 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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