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2.0 miles
Distance
526 ft
Climb
00:19:32
Avg time
526 ft
Altitude change
6,177 ft
Altitude min
6,704 ft
Altitude max
6,177 ft
Altitude start
6,703 ft
Altitude end
4.9%
Grade
-1.4%
Grade max
25.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
89 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:19:32
Avg time
Wapiti Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHeil Valley Ranch
Lyons, Colorado -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerBoulder County Parks & Open Space
Voted one of the best after-work trails in Boulder County (well, by just one dude who wrote this), and also one of the most filling-removing trails in Boulder County by everyone with a hardtail bike, Wapiti is an action-packed, edge-of-your-seat thrill ride. No, it's not the Lower Bitterbrush over at Hall Ranch. But, yes, it's full of amazing turns, little technical bits, and some amazing Easter eggs (wee little jumpy bits on the edge of the trail). This trail is a fairly steady, but not too steep climb on the way up with a few exciting rock ledges to get up and over. From here you can connect to the Ponderosa Loop and Wild Turkey Trails. On the way down, keep your eyes up and stay in control. This trail is super popular with a variety of crowds (bikes, hikers, and even the equestrians love this trail). On a good day, the downhill is amazing. On a not-so-good day, you'll be stopping to say hello every 30 seconds or so (told ya people like this trail). The surface is a combination of dirt and well-laid out rocks. With a five-inch travel bike (or more) it's a blast. On an XC race by, prepare to have your hands take a beating
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- 20 miles average
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- 17 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to wapiti-13708 trailhead
(40.160470, -105.296580)
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Nearby Trails
- Middle Wapiti 2,343 ft
- Wapiti Road 1 mile
- Heil Valley Ranch Road 2 miles
- Wild Turkey 2 miles
- Overland Access (n) 2 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wapiti
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Where is Wapiti located?
Wapiti is located in Heil Valley Ranch, Lyons, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Heil Valley Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.16047, -105.29658.
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How hard is Wapiti?
Wapiti is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Wapiti?
Wapiti has 526 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,177 ft to 6,704 ft.
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Is Wapiti a point to point trail?
Wapiti is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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