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7.3 miles
Distance
564 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:36:19
Avg time
560 ft
Altitude change
9,049 ft
Altitude min
9,609 ft
Altitude max
9,049 ft
Altitude start
9,610 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-4%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
1,335 ft
Distance down
4,921 ft
Distance flat
00:36:19
Avg time

Upper Blue Recpath Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frisco
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Paved path that servers as a connector through the valley and follows the river

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 99 rides
  • 25 miles avg distance
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  • 363 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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        Directions to upper-blue-recpath trailhead (39.570360, -106.056550)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Blue Recpath

        Where is Upper Blue Recpath located?
        Upper Blue Recpath is located in Frisco, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Frisco trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.57036, -106.05655.
        What is the elevation gain for Upper Blue Recpath?
        Upper Blue Recpath has 564 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,049 ft to 9,609 ft.
        Is Upper Blue Recpath a point to point trail?
        Upper Blue Recpath is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
        How long is Upper Blue Recpath?
        Upper Blue Recpath is 7.3 miles long. The trail type is paved path.
        Are dogs allowed on Upper Blue Recpath?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Blue Recpath. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Upper Blue Recpath?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Blue Recpath are:
        • July (26 activities)
        • June (22 activities)
        • August (16 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Upper Blue Recpath? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Blue Recpath are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Upper Blue Recpath?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 35 minutes to ride Upper Blue Recpath. The trail is 7.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Upper Blue Recpath?
        Upper Blue Recpath is a very popular trail. There have been 3,251 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,254 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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