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A mixed singletrack and doubletrack trail running from Silverton to the bottom of Ophir pass.


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Map Key

4.5

Miles

7.2

KM

Singletrack

10,143' 3,092 m

High

9,314' 2,839 m

Low

860' 262 m

Up

60' 18 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Unknown

As a reminder, please be mindful of other trail users and yield to uphill traffic.

Description

This is a mixed singletrack and doubletrack (mostly singletrack) trail that runs from Silverton to the bottom of Ophir Pass Road. This trail is great as an out-and-back, with a fun descent back into Silverton or as a link to Ophir Pass or Columbine Lake Trail.

Varied conditions exist here quite often as there are a few scree fields to navigate, early spring run off can create creek crossings, and snow patches exist until late spring. Trail conditions have been improving in recent years due to local trail work days. The descent from Ophir Pass is mostly downhill.

There have been changes made in recent years that have really increased the fun factor on this trail. There is now an alternative line on the downhill closer to the bottom 1/3 of the trail that is all machine built and contains berms and several lips, rollers, and even a wood feature. Fun section that can be looped in a matter of minutes and makes for a good session.

Contacts

Shared By:

Todd Bove with improvements by Silverton Singletrack Society and 1 other

Trail Ratings

  3.1 from 8 votes

#16

in Silverton

#23949

Overall
  3.1 from 8 votes
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Trail Rankings

#16

in Silverton

#2,184

in Colorado

#23,949

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Photos

New alternate DH to Rainbow Trail.
Sep 12, 2024 near Silverton, CO
Riding out the bottom section of Rainbow Trail close to Silverton, Colorado.
Apr 7, 2016 near Silverton, CO
Bottom of Rainbow Trail.
Sep 12, 2024 near Silverton, CO
Spring riding on Rainbow Trail.
May 1, 2016 near Silverton, CO
Springtime creek crossing on Rainbow Trail.
Apr 7, 2016 near Silverton, CO
Scree fields along the Rainbow Trail.
May 1, 2016 near Silverton, CO

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Jun 27, 2022
Rodney Skyles
Only did part of trail. wore myself out apparently hike biking up the downhill part with berms, etc. Once I got on the point to point trail (less… 4mi
Oct 3, 2021
Beck M
Rode on gravel bike. Fun, not that steep, great views, kinda rocky on way down 8.8mi
Jul 7, 2018
Mindy Miller
May 25, 2018
Trishia Boone
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