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3,412 ft
Distance
246 ft
Climb
00:08:55
Avg time
246 ft
Altitude change
9,243 ft
Altitude min
9,490 ft
Altitude max
9,244 ft
Altitude start
9,491 ft
Altitude end
7.2%
Grade
-1.3%
Grade max
23.8%
Grade min
3,228 ft
Distance climb
33 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:08:55
Avg time
Upper Salt Lick Details
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Riding AreaSilverthorne
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Upper Salt Lick is a 3,412 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Silverthorne Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 246 ft blue climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 8.2 km average
6 Months
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- 16.5 km avg distance
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- 67 rides
- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Salt Lick
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Where is Upper Salt Lick located?
Upper Salt Lick is located in Silverthorne, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Silverthorne trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.61052, -106.08975.
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How hard is Upper Salt Lick?
Upper Salt Lick is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Salt Lick?
Upper Salt Lick has 246 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 9,243 ft to 9,490 ft.
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Is Upper Salt Lick a point to point trail?
Upper Salt Lick is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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