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6.6 miles
Distance
241 ft
Climb
-2,558 ft
Descent
00:58:27
Avg time
-2,317 ft
Altitude change
8,427 ft
Altitude min
10,910 ft
Altitude max
10,743 ft
Altitude start
8,425 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-53.9%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
768 ft
Distance flat
00:58:27
Avg time
Dr. Park Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSpring Creek
Crested Butte, Colorado -
Ref Number#424
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
***Potential for Access Restrictions*** - Due to lack of consideration from vehicular traffic along Spring Creek Road (CR744)
With an increase in shuttle traffic up Spring Creek Road and countless reports of speeding, homeowners are becoming unhappy with the situation. Please be respectful of homeowners and your fellow riders whom ride the full loop. Riders don't want to choke on your dust as you go speeding by in your vehicle. So please be considerate of the sensitive situation along Spring Creek Road, do what you can to minimize shuttle traffic and drive at appropriate speeds. Lets do what we can to retain access to the numerous great trails in the Spring Creek area.
This downhill trail is awesome It starts of with a slow roll through a thick forest and is a bit of a short climb. The forest trail has cool wood crossings to avoid sections that typically stay muddy. It opens up to a meadow where you have the option to do the Doctor Park Bonus Loop.
The descent starts at this meadow and is fast through the meadow then quickly descends down and starts to get more and more rocky and loose. Rocks can be doubled up to keep up the speed. The middle section is blazing fast, kind of a smooth hardpacked sandy surface that you move fast through and can drift around the turns. Little water bars give you a little boost here and there.
The 3rd section opens up into a wide view of the valley before quickly descending the tight switchbacks that are reinforced with embedded cinder block. This section has some big boulders and is a fun and technical descent through the switchbacks until you dump out at the campgrounds trailhead.
Not open to e bikes.
Access Info
If you choose NOT to do the full 20 mile loop via the pedal up Spring Creek Road (CR744) thus choose to shuttle Dr. Park please park on the north side of spring creek. Do NOT attempt to cross the creek and drive up Doctor Gulch Road #7554, there has been a heavy and noticeable impact from vehicles driving the gulch road and parking at the delicate meadow at the start of the singletrack. Access to Dr. Park could be threatened if the trend continues.
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Winter CLOSURE: This trail is closed every winter until the Friday before Memorial Day for big game wintering habitat.
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Directions to dr-park trailhead
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Park
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Where is Dr. Park located?
Dr. Park is located in Spring Creek, Crested Butte, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Spring Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.80076, -106.7189.
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How hard is Dr. Park?
Dr. Park is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Dr. Park?
Dr. Park has 241 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,558 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,427 ft to 10,910 ft.
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Is Dr. Park a point to point trail?
Dr. Park is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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