more stats
2,900 ft
Distance
214 ft
Climb
00:10:45
Avg time
214 ft
Altitude change
8,677 ft
Altitude min
8,890 ft
Altitude max
8,677 ft
Altitude start
8,891 ft
Altitude end
7.4%
Grade
0.7%
Grade max
16.6%
Grade min
2,776 ft
Distance climb
125 ft
Distance flat
00:10:45
Avg time

Salad Spinner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Phases
    Tabernash, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap
  • Global Ranking
    #15119 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #220 in Mountain Biking · Colorado
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Steep but smooth primarily climbing oriented trail. Some tough switch backs.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 105 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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on Aug 13, 2023
Very Dry
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Ratings
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      4 ★ 67%
      3 ★ 33%
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      1 Review & Comments

      Nasdaqian
      Not the best descent. The switchbacks are ridiculously tight

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Salad Spinner located?
      Salad Spinner is located in Phases, Tabernash, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Phases trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.01195, -105.84297.
      ▼ How hard is Salad Spinner?
      Salad Spinner is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Salad Spinner?
      Salad Spinner has 214 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 8,677 ft to 8,890 ft.
      ▼ How long is Salad Spinner?
      Salad Spinner is 2,900 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Salad Spinner?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Salad Spinner. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Salad Spinner? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Salad Spinner are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Salad Spinner?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Salad Spinner. The trail is 2,900 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Salad Spinner?
      Salad Spinner is a very popular trail. There have been 522 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 624 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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