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1.5 miles
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-671 ft
Descent
00:17:27
Avg time
-605 ft
Altitude change
11,575 ft
Altitude min
12,184 ft
Altitude max
12,180 ft
Altitude start
11,575 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-81.2%
Grade max
34.4%
Grade min
1,234 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
203 ft
Distance flat
00:17:27
Avg time

Wasatch Connect Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96084 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20543 in Trail Running
    • #37758 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Trail can be accessed uphill from Beak Creek Trail from the town of Telluride.

Downhill access is from the San Sophia gondola station and biking up See Forever trail.

Access Info

Access from the See Forever Trail/Mountain Village/Gondola is closed for the 2022 summer season due to new lift being installed and other construction work in the trail area.

Disclaimer

Not officially part of the Telluride Bike Park trail system.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 29, 2023 @ 2:34pm
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Oct 13, 2023 @ 7:08pm
Oct 13, 2023
Some sections covered in snow, otherwise well rideable
Sep 16, 2023 @ 4:14pm
Sep 16, 2023
fantastic riding conditions, amazing day
Aug 3, 2023 @ 12:38pm
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        Directions to wasatch-connect trailhead (37.903680, -107.822110)

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        8 miles 1,763 ft 3 Point to Point
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Wasatch Connect

        Where is Wasatch Connect located?
        Wasatch Connect is located in Telluride Bike Park Cross Country Trails, Telluride, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Telluride Bike Park Cross Country Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.90368, -107.82211.
        How hard is Wasatch Connect?
        Wasatch Connect is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.7%.
        What is the elevation gain for Wasatch Connect?
        Wasatch Connect has 67 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 671 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 11,575 ft to 12,184 ft.
        Is Wasatch Connect a point to point trail?
        Wasatch Connect is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Wasatch Connect?
        Wasatch Connect is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Wasatch Connect?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Wasatch Connect. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        When is the best time of year to ride Wasatch Connect?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Wasatch Connect are:
        • August (6 activities)
        • October (5 activities)
        • September (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Wasatch Connect? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wasatch Connect are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Wasatch Connect?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Wasatch Connect. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Wasatch Connect?
        Wasatch Connect is a moderately popular trail. There have been 341 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 334 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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