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2.0 miles
Distance
421 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:20:05
Avg time
376 ft
Altitude change
7,088 ft
Altitude min
7,464 ft
Altitude max
7,088 ft
Altitude start
7,464 ft
Altitude end
3.6%
Grade
-17.2%
Grade max
23.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,883 ft
Distance down
1,345 ft
Distance flat
00:20:05
Avg time

Rowena Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Boulder County
    Colorado
  • Ref Number
    83J
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 100 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Boulder Ranger District

CR 83J aka "Rowena" is an unmaintained non-motorized doubletrack trail connecting Lefthand Canyon at the Rowena neighborhood to Sunshine Canyon. The trail has started to narrow in some areas resulting in a more singletrack feel at times. It is frequented by local hikers as well as being a popular gravel connection.
Mostly "green" with a couple "blue" rated rocky sections with cliff exposure. Has a similar feel to Betasso.

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No parking is available at the bottom. Only 2-3 spots at the top.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rowena

        ▼ Where is Rowena located?
        Rowena is located in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Boulder County trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.0783, -105.38601.
        ▼ How hard is Rowena?
        Rowena is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rowena?
        Rowena has 421 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,088 ft to 7,464 ft.
        ▼ Is Rowena a point to point trail?
        Rowena is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Rowena?
        Rowena is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rowena?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rowena. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rowena?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rowena are:
        • February (9 activities)
        • June (5 activities)
        • January (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Rowena? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rowena are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rowena?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Rowena. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rowena?
        Rowena is a very popular trail. There have been 1,454 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,468 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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