10.1 miles
Distance
2,187 ft
Climb
-2,185 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
7,740 ft
Altitude min
7,740 ft
Altitude start
7,740 ft
Altitude end
-54.5%
Grade max
40.2%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
3,245 ft
Distance flat

Start at the Meadow Mountain parking lot, climb line shack, descend Whiskey Creek to Everkrisp trail and back to Minturn.

Detailed Description
WhiskeyKrisp is a 10 mile popular expert route located near Minturn Colorado. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 2,187 ft with a max elevation of 9,751 ft then descends -2,185 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 2 trails (newest: Nov 23, 2025)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 29, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 40 min
  • Altitude change
    0 ft
  • Altitude min
    7,740 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,740 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,740 ft
  • Climb
    2,187 ft
  • Descent
    -2,185 ft
  • Grade max
    -54.5%
  • Grade min
    40.2%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,245 ft

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    Meadow Mountain - Whiskey Creek - Everkrisp
    Meadow Mountain - Whiskey Creek - Everkrisp
    8:11 | 4 | comments: 0 | favs:
    Jun 18, 2026
    Arrowhead to Minturn
    Arrowhead to Minturn
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Whiskey Creek
    Nov 23, 2025 @ 1:00am (America/Denver)
    Nov 23, 2025
    reporter
    Everkrisp
    Nov 23, 2025 @ 1:00am (America/Denver)
    Nov 23, 2025
    reporter
    Whiskey Creek
    Oct 21, 2025 @ 9:27pm (America/Denver)
    Oct 21, 2025
    Snowy above 9000'
    Everkrisp
    Sep 12, 2025 @ 9:09am (America/Denver)
    Sep 12, 2025
    reporter
    Meadow Mountain
    Aug 29, 2025 @ 11:03am
    Aug 29, 2025
    Good condition, 99% dry after rain
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