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3.3 miles
Distance
250 ft
Climb
-2,384 ft
Descent
00:23:31
Avg time
-2,134 ft
Altitude change
6,909 ft
Altitude min
9,062 ft
Altitude max
9,043 ft
Altitude start
6,909 ft
Altitude end
-12.067%
Grade
-59.012%
Grade max
32.323%
Grade min
2,008 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
374 ft
Distance flat
00:23:31
Avg time
Thunderhead Hiking Details
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Riding AreaMount Werner
Steamboat Springs, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Hiking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land Owner
Multi-Use/Multi-Directional trails are:
· Open to the public 24hrs as conditions permit
· Free to public and do not require a waiver
· Are USFS trails and are subject to federal regulations
https://www.bike.steamboat.com/
Bike Park trails are:
· Directional downhill only bike trails
· Require a Bike Park pass to access
· Require a current waiver to be signed
· Require a helmet
· Are not USFS trails and are restricted to operating hours and season (a big one our public don’t understand or dismiss)
· Repeated offenders may be subject to revoked ski area privileges(access/passes), both summer and winter
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USFSLand Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to thunderhead-hiking trailhead
(40.453050, -106.773280)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunderhead Hiking
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Where is Thunderhead Hiking located?
Thunderhead Hiking is located in Mount Werner, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Mount Werner trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.45305, -106.77328.
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How hard is Thunderhead Hiking?
Thunderhead Hiking is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.067%.
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What is the elevation gain for Thunderhead Hiking?
Thunderhead Hiking has 250 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,384 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,909 ft to 9,062 ft.
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Is Thunderhead Hiking a point to point trail?
Thunderhead Hiking is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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