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2,684 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
00:03:54
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
8,141 ft
Altitude min
8,204 ft
Altitude max
8,195 ft
Altitude start
8,189 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-30.5%
Grade max
15.8%
Grade min
1,132 ft
Distance climb
1,024 ft
Distance down
472 ft
Distance flat
00:03:54
Avg time
Root Canal Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaEmerald Mountain
Steamboat Springs, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerCity of Steamboat Springs
This trail has some off-camber roots, which makes it one of the more difficult trails to ride, especially when the roots are wet. But it is probably closer to intermediate, as there is really nothing that difficult to ride on it, and it is really not that steep. There are a few spots where the climb is a quick hard effort, but you don't need huge cardio to climb it.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 7 rides
- 20 miles average
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- 16 miles avg distance
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- 394 rides
- Last: Jul 11, 2026
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(40.460590, -106.856080)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Root Canal
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Where is Root Canal located?
Root Canal is located in Emerald Mountain, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Emerald Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.46059, -106.85608.
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How hard is Root Canal?
Root Canal is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Root Canal?
Root Canal has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,141 ft to 8,204 ft.
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Is Root Canal a point to point trail?
Root Canal is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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