more stats
5,153 ft
Distance
772 ft
Climb
-111 ft
Descent
00:17:02
Avg time
661 ft
Altitude change
8,601 ft
Altitude min
9,263 ft
Altitude max
8,601 ft
Altitude start
9,261 ft
Altitude end
12.822%
Grade
-19.37%
Grade max
59.137%
Grade min
3,938 ft
Distance climb
826 ft
Distance down
356 ft
Distance flat
00:17:02
Avg time

Rutherford Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silver Dale HDPL
    Georgetown, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #63258 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13884 in Trail Running
    • #79633 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Rutherford Trail connects to the Sporting Times Trail for those wishing to access Silver Dale from
Georgetown. The trail begin on an access road, passing the water district building. Upon crossing a bridge over Clear Creek, it turns into single-track & parallels the creek, climbing steadily to merge with Sporting Times, just before the Silver Dale parking lot. You will encounter a few difficult, rocky sections on your way up, but most is doable for an intermediate rider.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 10 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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on Jun 10, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      therealslimshaky therealslimshaky
      pretty not cool to sandbag beginners with this thing. i am guessing that whoever posted it hasn't ridden it, as it is most definitely not a green.
      loonrider loonrider
      Not a green trail. Grades up to 16% not for novice riders!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rutherford located?
      Rutherford is located in Silver Dale HDPL, Georgetown, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Silver Dale HDPL trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.70419, -105.69558.
      ▼ How hard is Rutherford?
      Rutherford is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.822%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rutherford?
      Rutherford has 772 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,601 ft to 9,263 ft.
      ▼ Is Rutherford a point to point trail?
      Rutherford is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rutherford?
      Rutherford is 5,153 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rutherford?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rutherford. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rutherford? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rutherford are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rutherford?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Rutherford. The trail is 5,153 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rutherford?
      Rutherford is a very popular trail. There have been 277 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 320 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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