more stats
4,075 ft
Distance
220 ft
Climb
-60 ft
Descent
00:13:04
Avg time
158 ft
Altitude change
8,479 ft
Altitude min
8,701 ft
Altitude max
8,479 ft
Altitude start
8,638 ft
Altitude end
3.9%
Grade
-10.8%
Grade max
23.4%
Grade min
2,290 ft
Distance climb
1,696 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:13:04
Avg time

Yellow Dot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Magnolia
    Nederland, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125887 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131451 in Trail Running
    • #142691 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,600 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,784 in Trail Running
    • #4,241 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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AI Generated Description

Yellow Dot is a 4,075 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Nederland Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 22 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Yellow Dot Trail Reports

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Feb 9, 2026 @ 4:55pm (America/Denver)
Feb 9, 2026
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Oct 17, 2024 @ 11:03am
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May 18, 2024 @ 9:03am
May 18, 2024
May 8, 2023 @ 9:20am
May 8, 2023
 A couple snow patches but otherwise good to go
Nov 9, 2021 @ 5:02pm
Nov 9, 2021
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on Feb 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Yellow Dot located?
      Yellow Dot is located in Magnolia, Nederland, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Magnolia trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.97185, -105.44126.
      ▼ How hard is Yellow Dot?
      Yellow Dot is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yellow Dot?
      Yellow Dot has 220 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 60 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,479 ft to 8,701 ft.
      ▼ How long is Yellow Dot?
      Yellow Dot is 4,075 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yellow Dot?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Yellow Dot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Yellow Dot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yellow Dot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Yellow Dot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Yellow Dot. The trail is 4,075 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Yellow Dot?
      Yellow Dot is a moderately popular trail. There have been 169 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 162 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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