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1.5 miles
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-402 ft
Descent
00:12:22
Avg time
-359 ft
Altitude change
10,047 ft
Altitude min
10,406 ft
Altitude max
10,406 ft
Altitude start
10,046 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-38.3%
Grade max
16.3%
Grade min
696 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
604 ft
Distance flat
00:12:22
Avg time

Barney Ford Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Breckenridge
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27874 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #827 in Trail Running
    • #61725 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

A great winding mountain trail through the forest - downhill primary. Occasional roots and rock gardens help to keep it interesting. Acceptable downhill for kids age 10+.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 63 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 666 rides
  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Barney Ford Trail Reports

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Apr 1, 2026 @ 10:54am (America/Denver)
Apr 1, 2026
Mostly dry but a few patches of snow on some banks. Best for hiking but will be full on rideable soon.
Aug 24, 2025 @ 10:05am
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Aug 9, 2025 @ 10:26am
Aug 9, 2025
Jun 28, 2025 @ 10:47am
Jun 28, 2025
Oct 6, 2024 @ 11:51am
Oct 6, 2024
Fun little trail, dry, dusty and mainly loose over hard.
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Avg: 4.04 (21 votes)
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        Directions to barney-ford trailhead (39.474510, -106.015590)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Barney Ford

        Where is Barney Ford located?
        Barney Ford is located in Breckenridge, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Breckenridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.47451, -106.01559.
        How hard is Barney Ford?
        Barney Ford is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Barney Ford?
        Barney Ford has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 402 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,047 ft to 10,406 ft.
        How long is Barney Ford?
        Barney Ford is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

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