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3,182 ft
Distance
81 ft
Climb
-104 ft
Descent
00:04:36
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
7,870 ft
Altitude min
7,972 ft
Altitude max
7,972 ft
Altitude start
7,949 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-23.4%
Grade max
19.7%
Grade min
1,407 ft
Distance climb
1,211 ft
Distance down
564 ft
Distance flat
00:04:36
Avg time

Tailpipe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hartman Rocks
    Gunnison, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48406 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103788 in E-Biking
    • #96690 in Trail Running
    • #93042 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #772 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #968 in E-Biking
    • #2,761 in Trail Running
    • #2,704 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Tailpipe is a highly rated 3,182 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Gunnison Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 81 ft blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 123 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 786 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
Status:
on Oct 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.12 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to tailpipe trailhead (38.506100, -106.951790)

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      572 | Jan 3, 2018 , Gunnison
      youtuber Fantastic Technical Riding at Hartman Rocks! |...
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      27:06 | 391 | Sep 18, 2023 , Gunnison
      Mountain biking Hartman Rocks: Tail Pipe &...
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      383 | Jan 3, 2018 , Gunnison

      Routes with this trail

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      ★ 5.0 • 17 miles • 2,331 ft • 52 •
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      11 Ratings
      5 ★ 18%
      4 ★ 82%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      grampa grampa
      this is the perfect taste-test after climbing Jacks for the Hartman flavor... I knew I was going to love the place after Jacks climb then this taste test for the flavor of trails
      jgraham1040
      Great little connector trail, doesn't matter which way you ride it pretty fun but very loose

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tailpipe located?
      Tailpipe is located in Hartman Rocks, Gunnison, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Hartman Rocks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.5061, -106.95179.
      ▼ How hard is Tailpipe?
      Tailpipe is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tailpipe?
      Tailpipe has 81 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 104 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,870 ft to 7,972 ft.
      ▼ Is Tailpipe a point to point trail?
      Tailpipe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tailpipe?
      Tailpipe is 3,182 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tailpipe?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tailpipe. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tailpipe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tailpipe are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tailpipe?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Tailpipe. The trail is 3,182 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tailpipe?
      Tailpipe is a very popular trail. There have been 4,729 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,717 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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