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1.2 miles
Distance
625 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:22:44
Avg time
599 ft
Altitude change
5,873 ft
Altitude min
6,477 ft
Altitude max
5,873 ft
Altitude start
6,473 ft
Altitude end
9.3%
Grade
-18.7%
Grade max
40.6%
Grade min
5,131 ft
Distance climb
482 ft
Distance down
804 ft
Distance flat
00:22:44
Avg time
Betasso Link Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBetasso Preserve
Boulder, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRoller Coaster
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Land Owner
Betasso Link is a hard climb with very steep grades from the start on usually very dusty and loose rock. Pretty much all but the best are going to hike a bike for a little bit. The top mellow out in grade but still very flowy with some rocks. Down is a blast. Flowy up top and it gets rockier and steeper as you go. Definitely recommend hitting it up if near Boulder.
The Betasso Link trail s not closed to bikes on Wednesdays and Saturdays like the rest of Betasso Preserve. If you choose to ride on these days, please respect the trail closures on the rest of the system.
Access Info
Easy to access. Go into Boulder Canyon about 5 miles and the parking lot is on the right hand side, right before the tunnel. (This is coming from Boulder).
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Directions to betasso-link trailhead
(40.007170, -105.333220)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Betasso Link
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Where is Betasso Link located?
Betasso Link is located in Betasso Preserve, Boulder, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Betasso Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.00717, -105.33322.
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How hard is Betasso Link?
Betasso Link is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Betasso Link?
Betasso Link has 190 m of elevation gain. The trail has 8 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,790 m to 1,974 m.
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Is Betasso Link a point to point trail?
Betasso Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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