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2.4 miles
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-1,283 ft
Descent
00:40:24
Avg time
-1,261 ft
Altitude change
11,474 ft
Altitude min
12,753 ft
Altitude max
12,745 ft
Altitude start
11,483 ft
Altitude end
-10%
Grade
-52.9%
Grade max
6.7%
Grade min
1,145 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
390 ft
Distance flat
00:40:24
Avg time
Middle Pole Details
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- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaSilverton
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Ref Number#917
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
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- 5 in Dirtbiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Rugged alpine singletrack. Top part has some wide open fast flowy riding through tundra. Then there a few willow thickets ruts. A little loose towards the bottom. No Climbs. Fun descent overall. Open to motos and e bikes. Makes for a great loop from Stony pass via CDT, Middle, and main Pole Creek.
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(37.826130, -107.520140)
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Nearby Trails
- Cdt (west Pole Creek) 1 mile
- Cdt Ct - Canby Mountain 1 mile
- West Fork Pole Creek 1 mile
- Cdt Ct - Maggie Gulch 3 miles
- Stony Gulch 4 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Pole
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Where is Middle Pole located?
Middle Pole is located in Silverton, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Silverton trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.82613, -107.52014.
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How hard is Middle Pole?
Middle Pole is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10%.
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What is the elevation gain for Middle Pole?
Middle Pole has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,283 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 11,474 ft to 12,753 ft.
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Is Middle Pole a point to point trail?
Middle Pole is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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