2,420 ft
Distance
246 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:07:44
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Whipple Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whipple Trail System
    Buena Vista, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Global Ranking
    #81556 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6264 in Trail Running
    • #17342 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Formerly known as the Middle Whipple trail, Whipple gives you the most direct access to CR 304. This trail will be a moderate challenge for a beginner biker due to a few rocky areas and the elevation gain.

Access Info

Whipple can be accessed from CR304 or from the intersection of Bridge to Bridge Trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Whipple multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    238 ft
  • Altitude min
    7,999 ft
  • Altitude max
    8,237 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,999 ft
  • Altitude end
    8,237 ft
  • Grade
    9.825%
  • Grade max
    -3.146%
  • Grade min
    98.624%
  • Distance climb
    1,948 ft
  • Distance down
    377 ft
  • Distance flat
    94 ft
  • Avg time
    00:07:44
  • Avg reverse time
    00:03:32
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on Jan 4, 2025
Freeze/thaw Cycle
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      Whipple Trail Reports

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      Jan 4, 2025 @ 11:28am
      Jan 4, 2025
      Dec 26, 2024 @ 9:27am
      Dec 26, 2024
      		 reporter some areas of snow, ice, and/or mud depending on time of day. please stay on trail and go through the mud/snow.
      Nov 26, 2024 @ 6:30am
      Nov 26, 2024
      		 reporter Snow overnight, continuing through the day.
      Nov 21, 2024 @ 11:41am
      Nov 21, 2024
      		 Couple small ice spots.
      Oct 14, 2024 @ 8:43am
      Oct 14, 2024
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      6 Months
      • 8 rides
      • 13.4 km avg distance
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      • 67 rides
      • Last: Jan 4, 2025

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