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2.3 miles
Distance
292 ft
Climb
-195 ft
Descent
00:25:23
Avg time
97 ft
Altitude change
8,250 ft
Altitude min
8,377 ft
Altitude max
8,280 ft
Altitude start
8,376 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-15.1%
Grade max
30.4%
Grade min
3,894 ft
Distance climb
3,228 ft
Distance down
4,928 ft
Distance flat
00:25:23
Avg time

Camp Elevation South Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Midland Trail System
    Buena Vista, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #42477 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1352 in Trail Running
    • #122872 in Hiking
    • #1098 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Camp Elevation Extension (TBD) is new for 2019. On the north end, it starts at the end of Camp Elevation (at the driveway crossing) or from Fistful of Dollars on the south side. This rocky, punchy trail parallels below CR 304 and connects the Whipple and Midland Trail Systems. You'll experience technical, cross country style singletrack with a few rock roller features as you wind through the bulbous granite rock structures, P-J forest, and sagebrush.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles average
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  • 13 miles avg distance
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Feb 17, 2026 @ 9:19am (America/Denver)
Feb 17, 2026
 reporter even if it's just a heavy dusting, I feel compelled to report on the more seasonably appropriate weather
Oct 27, 2025 @ 12:47pm (America/Denver)
Oct 27, 2025
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Apr 9, 2025 @ 7:30am
Apr 9, 2025
 reporter trail has dried out from last week's storms
Mar 2, 2025 @ 11:07am
Mar 2, 2025
 reporter Nearly clear of snow. A few small spots may remain in shaded areas, but nearly melted out.
Jan 4, 2025 @ 11:28am
Jan 4, 2025
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Snow Covered
Avg: 3.66 (11 votes)
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        Directions to camp-elevation-south trailhead (38.834990, -106.104810)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Camp Elevation South

        ▼ Where is Camp Elevation South located?
        Camp Elevation South is located in Midland Trail System, Buena Vista, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Midland Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.83499, -106.10481.
        ▼ How hard is Camp Elevation South?
        Camp Elevation South is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Camp Elevation South?
        Camp Elevation South has 292 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 195 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,250 ft to 8,377 ft.
        ▼ Is Camp Elevation South a point to point trail?
        Camp Elevation South is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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