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148 ft
Distance
-19 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-19 ft
Altitude change
8,186 ft
Altitude min
8,206 ft
Altitude start
8,186 ft
Altitude end
-13%
Grade
-22.1%
Grade max
-5%
Grade min
148 ft
Distance down
Tectonic Bypass Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaVirginia Canyon Mountain Park
Idaho Springs, Colorado -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular In Reverse
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerCity of Idaho Springs
Alternate entry from Morning Star to access Tectonic, bypassing below the Tectonic upper mandatory wood drop jump feature. Connects to Tectonic just above the decked log bridge feature and provides access to the remainder of the Tectonic technical rock section.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 23 miles avg distance
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- 7 rides
- Last: Aug 24, 2026
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