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1.7 miles
Distance
-931 ft
Descent
00:12:27
Avg time
-931 ft
Altitude change
8,256 ft
Altitude min
9,187 ft
Altitude max
9,187 ft
Altitude start
8,258 ft
Altitude end
-10.5%
Grade
-49.3%
Grade max
-0.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance down
233 ft
Distance flat
00:12:27
Avg time
Hard Money Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaMaryland Mountain Quartz Valley Park
Black Hawk, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (8 votes)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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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 TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Year Opened2021
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Land Owner
Originating from the saddle between the two Maryland Mountain peaks where all of the bike-only downhill trails start, Hard Money is a fast and furious blue-black trail that alternates between smooth rhythm sections with quite tall berms and quick rocky tech features, and throws in some substantial jump options to get some air time. Dropping almost 1,000 feet in 2-miles on a bike-only directional trail is sure to get your endorphins rushing and your face grinning. There are several easter eggs along the way so keep an eye out for the black level b-lines.
Access Info
Hard Money is downhill only and is accessed from Easy Money via Millsite Trail or the Historic Gilpin Tramway.
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City of Black HawkLand Manager
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 10 miles average
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- 1,001 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Directions to hard-money trailhead
(39.813100, -105.506260)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Money
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Where is Hard Money located?
Hard Money is located in Maryland Mountain Quartz Valley Park, Black Hawk, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Maryland Mountain Quartz Valley Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.8131, -105.50626.
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How hard is Hard Money?
Hard Money is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Hard Money?
The trail has 931 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,256 ft to 9,187 ft.
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Is Hard Money a point to point trail?
Yes, Hard Money is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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