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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
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Riding AreaSilver Dale HDPL
Georgetown, Colorado -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
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- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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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(39.704190, -105.695580)
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★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 1,765 ft • 3 •
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rutherford
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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