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2.3 miles
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-322 ft
Descent
00:15:58
Avg time
-288 ft
Altitude change
9,598 ft
Altitude min
9,885 ft
Altitude max
9,885 ft
Altitude start
9,596 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-28.6%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
3,520 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,871 ft
Distance flat
00:15:58
Avg time
Upper Flume Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBreckenridge
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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SeasonSummer
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
The trail follows the flume for 2 miles, passing Mike's Trail on the left at mile 1.5 and crossing Golden Age Drive at mile 1.8. Trail begins a mild climb away from the flume passing Slalom Singletrack Trail on the right at mile 2.4, and the Middle Flume Trail on the left at mile 2.8. Shortly after the Middle Flume Trail junction the trail rejoins the flume and continues another 1/2 mile to its terminus on the gravel Gold Run Road.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 5 rides
- 16 miles average
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- 31 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 351 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Directions to upper-flume trailhead
(39.508460, -106.031270)
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Linking up a couple of Breck's jump trails
★ 4.0 • 18 miles • 2,395 ft • 18 •
Nice smattering of singletrack, fireroad, climbs and decents. A fair taste of Breck's east side.
★ 4.0 • 23 miles • 3,050 ft • 42 •
Utilizes more singletrack than the firecracker race course
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Flume
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Where is Upper Flume located?
Upper Flume is located in Breckenridge, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Breckenridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.50846, -106.03127.
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How hard is Upper Flume?
Upper Flume is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Flume?
Upper Flume has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 322 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,598 ft to 9,885 ft.
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Is Upper Flume a point to point trail?
Upper Flume is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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