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3,671 ft
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:05:25
Avg time
78 ft
Altitude change
5,159 ft
Altitude min
5,255 ft
Altitude max
5,175 ft
Altitude start
5,253 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-6.8%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
2,310 ft
Distance climb
784 ft
Distance down
374 ft
Distance flat
00:05:25
Avg time
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaErie Singletrack
Erie, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Year Opened2014
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Land Owner
The Return To Top on the Sunset East property is an uphill only trail. Use this trail to return to the top and then head down Sage, Blue Gramma, or Black Line for a rocking good time.
Access Info
Access all of the Erie Singletrack by parking at one of two trailheads. The first is at 150 Bonnell Ave, Erie CO 80516. Second is the gas well access road off WCR 5 immediately north of WCR 6.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 24 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 196 rides
- Last: Jun 5, 2026
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Directions to return-to-top trailhead
(40.029300, -105.027580)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return To Top
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Where is Return To Top located?
Return To Top is located in Erie Singletrack, Erie, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Erie Singletrack trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.0293, -105.02758.
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How hard is Return To Top?
Return To Top is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Return To Top?
Return To Top has 92 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,159 ft to 5,255 ft.
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Is Return To Top a point to point trail?
Yes, Return To Top is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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