more stats
3,475 ft
Distance
-634 ft
Descent
00:02:51
Avg time
-634 ft
Altitude change
8,506 ft
Altitude min
9,140 ft
Altitude max
9,140 ft
Altitude start
8,506 ft
Altitude end
-18.239%
Grade
-31.254%
Grade max
-5.724%
Grade min
3,475 ft
Distance down
00:02:51
Avg time

Stranger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Granby Ranch
    Granby, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #50501 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32106 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #814 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #352 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    May - September
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Granby Ranch

A steep fall line technical rocky trail, with some large jumps as you enter into the Ballroom Black line. The 2009, and 2010 U.S.A Mountain Bike National Championships for downhill were held on this trail.

Access Info

Ride the lift from the base of the mountain to the top. When you get to the top of the mountain to your right, and slightly behind the lift terminal is the start of the trail.

Tags
DropsJumpsRocky

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dec 17, 2019 @ 7:39pm
Dec 17, 2019
 Bike Park closed for the season, see you in 2020! :)
Jul 29, 2018 @ 9:31am
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May 29, 2015 @ 9:08am
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May 29, 2015 @ 9:07am
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on Dec 17, 2019
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Stranger located?
      Stranger is located in Granby Ranch, Granby, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Granby Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.03918, -105.89219.
      ▼ How hard is Stranger?
      Stranger is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18.239%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stranger?
      The trail has 634 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,506 ft to 9,140 ft.
      ▼ Is Stranger a point to point trail?
      Yes, Stranger is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Stranger?
      Stranger is 3,475 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stranger?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Stranger. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Stranger?
      Stranger is best visited during: May - September.
      ▼ How do I access Stranger? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stranger are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Stranger?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Stranger. The trail is 3,475 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Stranger?
      Stranger is a very popular trail. There have been 236 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 263 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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