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1.2 miles
Distance
274 ft
Climb
-121 ft
Descent
00:14:42
Avg time
153 ft
Altitude change
8,853 ft
Altitude min
9,117 ft
Altitude max
8,868 ft
Altitude start
9,021 ft
Altitude end
2.515%
Grade
-20.708%
Grade max
18.891%
Grade min
4,284 ft
Distance climb
1,158 ft
Distance down
637 ft
Distance flat
00:14:42
Avg time
Bugling Elk Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaStaunton State Park
Conifer, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 35 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeXC, RD, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Bugling Elk Trail is a 1 mile popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Conifer Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 274 ft green climb. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
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- 17 miles avg distance
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- 467 rides
- Last: Jul 8, 2026
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(39.514470, -105.420380)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bugling Elk Trail
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Where is Bugling Elk Trail located?
Bugling Elk Trail is located in Staunton State Park, Conifer, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Staunton State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.51447, -105.42038.
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What is the elevation gain for Bugling Elk Trail?
Bugling Elk Trail has 84 m of elevation gain. The trail has 37 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,699 m to 2,779 m.
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Is Bugling Elk Trail a point to point trail?
Bugling Elk Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Bugling Elk Trail?
Bugling Elk Trail is 1.9 km long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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