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2.2 miles
Distance
265 ft
Climb
-111 ft
Descent
00:37:25
Avg time
155 ft
Altitude change
10,050 ft
Altitude min
10,224 ft
Altitude max
10,070 ft
Altitude start
10,223 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-24.9%
Grade max
21.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,449 ft
Distance down
551 ft
Distance flat
00:37:25
Avg time

Waldrop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #814
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 85 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #159187 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45921 in Trail Running
    • #56087 in Hiking
    • #502 in Snowshoeing
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

Rocky and difficult in the summer, smooth and flowy in the winter.

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    Land Manager
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 25, 2026
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Waldrop Trail Reports

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Jul 6, 2026 @ 1:37pm (America/Denver)
Jul 6, 2026
Trail work has it riding great
May 30, 2026 @ 10:18am (America/Denver)
May 30, 2026
Some mud and snow still closer to Brainard.
Nov 10, 2025 @ 11:52am (America/Denver)
Nov 10, 2025
Re-route underway. Looks like the new trail will carry the same spirit (janky) as the old trail
Aug 19, 2024 @ 11:11am
Aug 19, 2024
Tree cleared with re-route
Jul 3, 2024 @ 10:57am
Jul 3, 2024
1 large downed tree about halfway, 1 sinkhole at the st vrain bridge.
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on Jul 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 2 (1 votes)
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        Directions to waldrop trailhead (40.080210, -105.533380)

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        Jun 22, 2020 @ 8:45am
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Waldrop

        Where is Waldrop located?
        Waldrop is located in Brainard Lake and Peaceful Valley, Ward, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Brainard Lake and Peaceful Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.08021, -105.53338.
        How hard is Waldrop?
        Waldrop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Waldrop?
        Waldrop has 265 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,050 ft to 10,224 ft.
        How long is Waldrop?
        Waldrop is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Waldrop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Waldrop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Waldrop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Waldrop are:
        • February (13 activities)
        • March (12 activities)
        • January (7 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Waldrop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Waldrop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Waldrop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 32 minutes to ride Waldrop. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Waldrop?
        Waldrop is a very popular trail. There have been 716 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 703 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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