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3.3 miles
Distance
1,623 ft
Climb
-298 ft
Descent
01:44:20
Avg time
1,326 ft
Altitude change
5,583 ft
Altitude min
6,913 ft
Altitude max
5,583 ft
Altitude start
6,909 ft
Altitude end
7.5%
Grade
-30.7%
Grade max
60.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,304 ft
Distance down
2,369 ft
Distance flat
01:44:20
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBurning Mountain Trail Network
New Castle, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (4 votes)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail ExposureNormal
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for E-Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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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 AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Face, Rock Garden
Talbott’s Burning Mountain Trail is the primary climbing and access trail for the Burning Mountain Trail System west of New Castle, Colorado. The trail climbs the steep north slopes of the prominent hogback above town via a series of broad climbing turns, gaining roughly 1,360 feet over 3.6 miles to viewpoints overlooking the Colorado River corridor, New Castle, the Flat Tops, and surrounding mountains. It is a two-way, natural-surface singletrack with a relatively wide, machine-cut bench that allows easier passing and climbing than many narrower backcountry trails. It serves as the main entry point into the larger Burning Mountain loop, connecting riders to trails including Ward Peak, Fire in the Mountain, and Back to School. The trail is rated as Intermediate / Difficult, with sustained climbing with steeper pitches and a primarily uphill character that rewards riders with expansive views from the ridge.
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(39.570410, -107.543730)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Talbott's Burning Mountain Trail
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Where is Talbott's Burning Mountain Trail located?
Talbott's Burning Mountain Trail is located in Burning Mountain Trail Network, New Castle, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Burning Mountain Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.57041, -107.54373.
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How hard is Talbott's Burning Mountain Trail?
Talbott's Burning Mountain Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Talbott's Burning Mountain Trail?
Talbott's Burning Mountain Trail has 1,623 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 298 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,583 ft to 6,913 ft.
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Is Talbott's Burning Mountain Trail a point to point trail?
Talbott's Burning Mountain Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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