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1.4 miles
Distance
728 ft
Climb
00:40:09
Avg time
728 ft
Altitude change
11,494 ft
Altitude min
12,222 ft
Altitude max
11,494 ft
Altitude start
12,221 ft
Altitude end
9.6%
Grade
-2.4%
Grade max
43.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
499 ft
Distance flat
00:40:09
Avg time
Black Powder Pass Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBreckenridge
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Ref Number#9188
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Local Popularity15 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
Gets a bit overgrown and very sun exposed, but amazing high altitude views. The top is a bit of a rocky scramble and the trail fades out. Technically this is open to mountain bikes, but really a hike trail
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Directions to black-powder-pass trailhead
(39.410320, -105.968410)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Powder Pass
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Where is Black Powder Pass located?
Black Powder Pass is located in Breckenridge, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Breckenridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.41032, -105.96841.
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How hard is Black Powder Pass?
Black Powder Pass is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Black Powder Pass?
Black Powder Pass has 728 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 11,494 ft to 12,222 ft.
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Is Black Powder Pass a point to point trail?
Black Powder Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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