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2.1 miles
Distance
223 ft
Climb
-281 ft
Descent
00:10:59
Avg time
-58 ft
Altitude change
7,093 ft
Altitude min
7,292 ft
Altitude max
7,151 ft
Altitude start
7,094 ft
Altitude end
-0.528%
Grade
-15.008%
Grade max
23.024%
Grade min
4,781 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
173 ft
Distance flat
00:10:59
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Sanctuary Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    In Town Trails
    Steamboat Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #114917 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109268 in Trail Running
    • #282212 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Steamboat Springs: Parks & Recreation Department

This is a wide gravel path that travels behind the houses and can be used as a connector to the Skyline Trail. It gradually climbs, but has a pretty good climb at the top from either direction, requiring a bit of cardio.

The north side of this gravel path appears to have little trails offshooting, but there is no good way to cross the river and some of the trails are unsanctioned paths or blocked for restoration. Stay on the path, and only turn off on the paved access roads.

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    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 30, 2021 @ 7:53am
Jul 30, 2021
 Some workers clearing brush, no big deal.
Aug 5, 2020 @ 5:33am
Aug 5, 2020
Nov 27, 2018 @ 7:23am
Nov 27, 2018
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Jul 30, 2017 @ 9:51pm
Jul 30, 2017
Jan 11, 2016 @ 2:38pm
Jan 11, 2016
 Closed to mountain bikes for winter.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sanctuary

        ▼ Where is Sanctuary located?
        Sanctuary is located in In Town Trails, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the In Town Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.47487, -106.79932.
        ▼ How hard is Sanctuary?
        Sanctuary is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.528%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sanctuary?
        Sanctuary has 223 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 281 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,093 ft to 7,292 ft.
        ▼ Is Sanctuary a point to point trail?
        Sanctuary is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ How long is Sanctuary?
        Sanctuary is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sanctuary?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sanctuary. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sanctuary?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sanctuary are:
        • July (3 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Sanctuary? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sanctuary are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sanctuary?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Sanctuary. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sanctuary?
        Sanctuary is a moderately popular trail. There have been 172 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 192 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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