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4.3 miles
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-2,490 ft
Descent
00:25:42
Avg time
-2,475 ft
Altitude change
8,241 ft
Altitude min
10,717 ft
Altitude max
10,717 ft
Altitude start
8,241 ft
Altitude end
-10.9%
Grade
-59.3%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
325 ft
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,070 ft
Distance flat
00:25:42
Avg time

Warren Gulch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Idaho Springs
    , Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #47
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57404 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #762 in Trail Running
    • #120992 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Clear Creek Ranger District USFS

Mostly a shuttle ride although if you are into steep 10+% grade climbing, you can grind your way up. There are rock gardens, tight berm turns, and some steep fast sections. The trail has very little pedaling and with small rocky drops could be classified advanced difficulty for some. The lower half was rerouted in 2021 with more bike optimized trail construction.

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    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Apr 20, 2026 @ 11:14am (America/Denver)
Apr 20, 2026
 Top quarter 4-6in of snow 2nd quarter 0-3in of snow bottom half running perfect
Jul 21, 2024 @ 4:00am
Jul 21, 2024
Jun 23, 2024 @ 6:53am
Jun 23, 2024
 Completely clear, running great
Jun 2, 2024 @ 4:55pm
Jun 2, 2024
 Snow at the very top 5% of the trail. It's hike-a-bike there. The other 95% is ripping.
Sep 3, 2023 @ 1:49am
Sep 3, 2023
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Snow Cover Partial
Avg: 3.79 (9 votes)
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        Directions to warren-gulch trailhead (39.683280, -105.522850)

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        11:11 | 173 | Sep 17, 2024 , Idaho Springs
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Warren Gulch

        ▼ Where is Warren Gulch located?
        Warren Gulch is located in Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Idaho Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.68328, -105.52285.
        ▼ How hard is Warren Gulch?
        Warren Gulch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Warren Gulch?
        Warren Gulch has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,490 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,241 ft to 10,717 ft.
        ▼ Is Warren Gulch a point to point trail?
        Warren Gulch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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