more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-441 ft
Descent
00:06:53
Avg time
-435 ft
Altitude change
9,043 ft
Altitude min
9,478 ft
Altitude max
9,478 ft
Altitude start
9,043 ft
Altitude end
-7.735%
Grade
-20.897%
Grade max
2.139%
Grade min
324 ft
Distance climb
5,054 ft
Distance down
241 ft
Distance flat
00:06:53
Avg time

Twisted Ankle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Idlewild
    Winter Park, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74259 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109827 in Trail Running
    • #88403 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Twisted Ankle is a highly rated 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Winter Park Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Twisted Ankle Trail Reports

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on Jun 20, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Twisted Ankle located?
      Twisted Ankle is located in Idlewild, Winter Park, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Idlewild trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.929, -105.75399.
      How hard is Twisted Ankle?
      Twisted Ankle is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.735%.
      What is the elevation gain for Twisted Ankle?
      Twisted Ankle has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 441 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,043 ft to 9,478 ft.
      Is Twisted Ankle a point to point trail?
      Twisted Ankle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Twisted Ankle?
      Twisted Ankle is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Twisted Ankle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Twisted Ankle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Twisted Ankle?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Twisted Ankle are:
      • July (43 activities)
      • August (35 activities)
      • June (23 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Twisted Ankle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Twisted Ankle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Twisted Ankle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Twisted Ankle. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Twisted Ankle?
      Twisted Ankle is a very popular trail. There have been 1,982 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,964 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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