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1.6 miles
Distance
-706 ft
Descent
00:08:30
Avg time
-708 ft
Altitude change
10,838 ft
Altitude min
11,547 ft
Altitude max
11,547 ft
Altitude start
10,840 ft
Altitude end
-8.2%
Grade
-29.3%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
33 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
00:08:30
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Wheels Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Arapahoe Basin
    Montezuma, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #47314 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Downhill flow trail. Ride up Argentine North Fork to get to it.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles average
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  • 84 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 255 rides
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        Directions to wheels-up trailhead (39.634000, -105.870500)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Wheels Up

        ▼ Where is Wheels Up located?
        Wheels Up is located in Arapahoe Basin, Montezuma, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Arapahoe Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.634, -105.8705.
        ▼ How hard is Wheels Up?
        Wheels Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wheels Up?
        The trail has 706 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,838 ft to 11,547 ft.
        ▼ Is Wheels Up a point to point trail?
        Yes, Wheels Up is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Wheels Up?
        Wheels Up is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wheels Up?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Wheels Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Wheels Up?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Wheels Up are:
        • July (13 activities)
        • September (12 activities)
        • August (7 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Wheels Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wheels Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Wheels Up?
        The estimated time to ride Wheels Up is approximately 9 minutes. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Wheels Up?
        Wheels Up is a very popular trail. There have been 1,182 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,313 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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