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2.5 miles
Distance
1,388 ft
Climb
-152 ft
Descent
00:20:52
Avg time
1,237 ft
Altitude change
8,552 ft
Altitude min
9,788 ft
Altitude max
8,552 ft
Altitude start
9,790 ft
Altitude end
9.4%
Grade
-26.6%
Grade max
46.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,411 ft
Distance down
1,844 ft
Distance flat
00:20:52
Avg time

Tinpot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #233858 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155503 in Trail Running
    • #380527 in Hiking
    • #30979 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #4,084 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #4,734 in Trail Running
    • #7,585 in Hiking
    • #998 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Horseback
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Bikes are prohibited on WRNF routes from November 23 through May 22.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    White River National Forest

The trail connects the town of Lenado with 4 corners on a fairly straight and consistent grade. Although the trail is fairly straightforward it is made more enjoyable by the nice evergreen forest, several water crossings, and views of the Woody Creek Valley.

The trail starts with a short section of loose rocks and gravel with some large water bars as it climbs around an old mine. Once past the mine, the trail makes a right hand turn and enters the forest. The tread follows an old road which has eroded and become overgrown to the point of resembling singletrack.

The grade is fairly consistent and the trail is fairly straight for 2.2 miles, at which point the trail makes a left hand turn and enters a mixed aspen/ evergreen forest. Another quarter mile of gentle climbing takes you to Four Corners.

The trail is also a fun high speed descent if heading down from Four Corners to Lenado. In a few places you'll find several different lines, and there are numerous small rocks to jump off and banks to ride up on.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on Jun 7, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tinpot located?
      Tinpot is located in Smuggler Mountain/Hunter Creek, Aspen, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Smuggler Mountain/Hunter Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.24346, -106.76177.
      ▼ How hard is Tinpot?
      Tinpot is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tinpot?
      Tinpot has 1,388 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 152 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,552 ft to 9,788 ft.
      ▼ Is Tinpot a point to point trail?
      Tinpot is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tinpot?
      Tinpot is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tinpot?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tinpot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tinpot?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tinpot are:
      • June (5 activities)
      • August (5 activities)
      • September (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Tinpot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tinpot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tinpot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Tinpot. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tinpot?
      Tinpot is a moderately popular trail. There have been 236 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 249 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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