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1,867 ft
Distance
301 ft
Climb
00:03:55
Avg time
301 ft
Altitude change
7,896 ft
Altitude min
8,198 ft
Altitude max
7,896 ft
Altitude start
8,199 ft
Altitude end
16.1%
Grade
-1.5%
Grade max
66.2%
Grade min
1,788 ft
Distance climb
20 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:03:55
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V-Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
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    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hartman Rocks
    Gunnison, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104373 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #276032 in Trail Running
    • #306264 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Gnarly little drop option off the dirt road

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        Frequently Asked Questions About V-Drop

        ▼ Where is V-Drop located?
        V-Drop is located in Hartman Rocks, Gunnison, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Hartman Rocks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.50203, -106.94606.
        ▼ How hard is V-Drop?
        V-Drop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for V-Drop?
        V-Drop has 301 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 7,896 ft to 8,198 ft.
        ▼ Is V-Drop a point to point trail?
        V-Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is V-Drop?
        V-Drop is 1,867 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on V-Drop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on V-Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride V-Drop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride V-Drop are:
        • April (6 activities)
        • October (5 activities)
        • July (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access V-Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to V-Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride V-Drop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride V-Drop. The trail is 1,867 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is V-Drop?
        V-Drop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 592 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 603 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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