more stats
4,626 ft
Distance
-535 ft
Descent
00:04:09
Avg time
-537 ft
Altitude change
8,573 ft
Altitude min
9,110 ft
Altitude max
9,110 ft
Altitude start
8,573 ft
Altitude end
-11.603%
Grade
-22.908%
Grade max
-0.547%
Grade min
44 ft
Distance climb
4,556 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:04:09
Avg time

Silky Johnson Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Granby Ranch
    Granby, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #38041 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17868 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #546 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #197 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May - September
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Granby Ranch

A nice gradual silky smooth berm/jump trail.

Tags
BermsJumps

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 32 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 129 rides
  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Silky Johnson Trail Reports

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Aug 4, 2024 @ 9:05am
Aug 4, 2024
 Still fun 15 years later!
Jul 8, 2023 @ 6:17pm
Jul 8, 2023
Sep 9, 2022 @ 11:19am
Sep 9, 2022
Jun 19, 2022 @ 9:01am
Jun 19, 2022
May 27, 2022 @ 9:49am
May 27, 2022
 Only wet green trails are open
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Status:
on Aug 4, 2024
Dry
Avg: 4.07 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to silky-johnson trailhead (40.037830, -105.892840)
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      Photos

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      Aug 23, 2016 @ 9:30pm
      Aug 23, 2016
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      Jun 5, 2010 @ 9:53pm
      Jun 5, 2010
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      195 |
      Aug 23, 2016 @ 9:30pm
      Aug 23, 2016
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      280 |
      Aug 23, 2016 @ 9:30pm
      Aug 23, 2016
      Views 7Rocky 1Berms 1

      Videos

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      Sol Vista 2018
      mtb
      4:57 | 142 | Jun 10, 2018 , Granby
      Silky Johnson 2014 Fall
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      5:51 | 80 | May 6, 2015 , Granby
      Brian Buell at Sol Vista Bike Park
      mtb
      0:30 | 788 | Mar 6, 2011 , Granby
      Silky Johnson last day of 2012 season
      mtb
      5:24 | 210 | Sep 30, 2012 , Granby
      4.2 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 17%
      3 ★ 33%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Silky Johnson located?
      Silky Johnson is located in Granby Ranch, Granby, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Granby Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.03783, -105.89284.
      ▼ How hard is Silky Johnson?
      Silky Johnson is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.603%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Silky Johnson?
      The trail has 535 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,573 ft to 9,110 ft.
      ▼ Is Silky Johnson a point to point trail?
      Yes, Silky Johnson is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Silky Johnson?
      Silky Johnson is 4,626 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Silky Johnson?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Silky Johnson. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Silky Johnson?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Silky Johnson are:
      • June (20 activities)
      • July (19 activities)
      • August (12 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Silky Johnson? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Silky Johnson are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Silky Johnson?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Silky Johnson. The trail is 4,626 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Silky Johnson?
      Silky Johnson is a very popular trail. There have been 1,021 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,653 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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