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5,115 ft
Distance
285 ft
Climb
-58 ft
Descent
00:15:21
Avg time
229 ft
Altitude change
7,878 ft
Altitude min
8,146 ft
Altitude max
7,906 ft
Altitude start
8,133 ft
Altitude end
4.5%
Grade
-12.3%
Grade max
36.5%
Grade min
3,255 ft
Distance climb
1,280 ft
Distance down
577 ft
Distance flat
00:15:21
Avg time
Half Nelson Trail Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaMinturn
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
Ridden from Grouse to Meadow Mtn its a steep but short climb with one creek crossing.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 8 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 51 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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(39.592680, -106.435960)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half Nelson Trail
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Where is Half Nelson Trail located?
Half Nelson Trail is located in Minturn, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Minturn trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.59268, -106.43596.
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How hard is Half Nelson Trail?
Half Nelson Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Half Nelson Trail?
Half Nelson Trail has 285 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 58 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,878 ft to 8,146 ft.
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Is Half Nelson Trail a point to point trail?
Half Nelson Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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