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8.4 miles
Distance
560 ft
Climb
-1,996 ft
Descent
00:53:12
Avg time
-1,436 ft
Altitude change
9,979 ft
Altitude min
11,415 ft
Altitude max
11,415 ft
Altitude start
9,979 ft
Altitude end
-3.231%
Grade
-219.95%
Grade max
62.99%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1,507 ft
Distance flat
00:53:12
Avg time
Gold Dust Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPark County
Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Garden
80% great single track trail, it is getting wider with more use though. Trail rides well both directions but some portions of the climbing is steep and the rock garden is challenging. The Blue rating may be deceiving as it is a tough climb, especially near the top when the air thins out. You will encounter a variety of terrains on this ride, roots, large rock boulders, smooth flow, log bridges, a mud bog, steep climbs, and a dry flume.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 30 miles average
6 Months
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- 35 miles avg distance
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- 83 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to gold-dust trailhead
(39.406956, -105.963031)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gold Dust
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Where is Gold Dust located?
Gold Dust is located in Park County, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Park County trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.40696, -105.96303.
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How hard is Gold Dust?
Gold Dust is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.231%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Gold Dust?
Gold Dust has 560 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,996 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,979 ft to 11,415 ft.
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Is Gold Dust a point to point trail?
Gold Dust is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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