25.8 miles
Distance
3,391 ft
Climb
-3,386 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
5 ft
Altitude change
6,717 ft
Altitude min
6,717 ft
Altitude start
6,722 ft
Altitude end
-49.8%
Grade max
39.6%
Grade min
12 miles
Distance climb
12 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
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The route for the Steamboat Stinger mountain bike and trail running race.

Detailed Description
Steamboat Stinger is a 26 mile intermediate race route located near Steamboat Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 3,391 ft with a max elevation of 8,209 ft then descends -3,386 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Feb 5, 2026)
  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Feb 5, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    26 miles
  • Avg time
    3 hr 52 min
  • Altitude min
    6,717 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,717 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,722 ft
  • Climb
    3,391 ft
  • Descent
    -3,386 ft
  • Grade max
    -49.8%
  • Grade min
    39.6%
  • Distance climb
    12 miles
  • Distance down
    12 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Trails in Route

Orton3,045 ft
Stairway to Heaven (Lower)892 ft
Ridge5 miles
Beall6 miles
Root Canal1,768 ft
Quarry Mountain1 mile
Larrys1 mile
Rickys Ridge1,765 ft

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  • Race Course
  • Race Date
    Saturday August 10, 2019 at 12:00am
  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    71
Avg: 5 (2 votes)
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Stairway to Heaven (Lower)
    May 14, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Denver)
    May 14, 2026
    Overall good conditions with a few wet patches
    Root Canal
    May 14, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Denver)
    May 14, 2026
    Overall good conditions with a few wet patches
    Rickys Ridge
    May 14, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Denver)
    May 14, 2026
    Overall good conditions with a few wet patches
    Quarry Mountain
    May 14, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Denver)
    May 14, 2026
    Overall good conditions with a few wet patches
    Orton
    May 14, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Denver)
    May 14, 2026
    Overall good conditions with a few wet patches
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