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4,258 ft
Distance
121 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:05:06
Avg time
102 ft
Altitude change
5,190 ft
Altitude min
5,305 ft
Altitude max
5,204 ft
Altitude start
5,305 ft
Altitude end
2.39%
Grade
-14.006%
Grade max
31.913%
Grade min
2,468 ft
Distance climb
1,040 ft
Distance down
750 ft
Distance flat
00:05:06
Avg time
Maxwell (A Trail) Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMaxwell Natural Area
Fort Collins, Colorado -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonYear Round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerCity of Fort Collins
Maxwell is a multi-use non-directional trail. It consists of dry hard pack clay and rocks. It can be ridden by any skill level and is offers higher difficulty line choices for those wanting to push it. It is very popular and therefore best ridden weekdays or early in the mornings when there are less hikers, dog walkers and trail runners.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 8 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 135 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 1,074 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to maxwell-a-trail trailhead
(40.556570, -105.143820)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maxwell (A Trail)
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Where is Maxwell (A Trail) located?
Maxwell (A Trail) is located in Maxwell Natural Area, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Maxwell Natural Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.55657, -105.14382.
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How hard is Maxwell (A Trail)?
Maxwell (A Trail) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.39%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Maxwell (A Trail)?
Maxwell (A Trail) has 121 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,190 ft to 5,305 ft.
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Is Maxwell (A Trail) a point to point trail?
Maxwell (A Trail) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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