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413 ft
Distance
-37 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-37 ft
Altitude change
8,140 ft
Altitude min
8,177 ft
Altitude start
8,140 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-24%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
79 ft
Distance climb
282 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat

Tectonic Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Virginia Canyon Mountain Park
    Idaho Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #7303 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4824 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #109 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #42 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    City of Idaho Springs

This epic bike-only downhill-only directional trail links the VCMP Hub area with Drop Shaft. The trail winds below the Hub cliff area and starts with a mandatory wood ladder gap jump into a step-up bermed corner to the left that feeds onto another rough wood bridge. The trail continues steeply down over an extended skinny rock armored section below the cliffs and finally merges onto Drop Shaft.

Tags
BermsBridgesDropsJumpsRock gardensSkinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 324 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 800 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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on May 16, 2026
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Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      42
      Directors Cut
      8 miles • 1,579 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Grand tour of the main trails at Virginia Canyon Mountain Park.
      3.8 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★ 25%

      1 Review & Comments

      ajoelrand89
      The drop is so smoothe. Better to go faster. Minimal 'push'' at the top. I'd call it single black, but it is intimidating. The steep rocks below are fun. Use lots of front brake and keep your weight forward to go slowly and keep traction.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tectonic located?
      Tectonic is located in Virginia Canyon Mountain Park, Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Virginia Canyon Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.75166, -105.50646.
      ▼ How hard is Tectonic?
      Tectonic is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tectonic?
      The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,140 ft to 8,179 ft.
      ▼ Is Tectonic a point to point trail?
      Yes, Tectonic is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tectonic?
      Tectonic is 413 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tectonic?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Tectonic. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Tectonic? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tectonic are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Tectonic?
      Tectonic is a very popular trail. There have been 4,385 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,007 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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