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3.0 miles
Distance
559 ft
Climb
-577 ft
Descent
00:35:32
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
9,296 ft
Altitude min
9,558 ft
Altitude max
9,334 ft
Altitude start
9,314 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-33.1%
Grade max
55.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,054 ft
Distance flat
00:35:32
Avg time
Rusty Buckle Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaStaunton State Park
Conifer, Colorado -
Ref Number#769
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Year Opened2022
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Land OwnerSouth Platte Ranger District
New (as of June 2022) trail in the North Elk Creek trail system north of Staunton State Park. Best ridden clockwise from Border Line and North Elk Extension.
Access Info
ANNUAL CLOSURE of the North Elk Trail area occurs from March 1st thru June 15th for wildlife protection and to prevent damage during mud season.
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E-bikes not allowed on any non-motorized NFS trail including: North Elk Creek 764, Cub Creek 40, or Rusty Buckle 769.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 2 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 10 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 387 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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