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  3. …Front Range
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“Great views and numerous switchbacks. ”

Matt Thoele
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2.2

Miles

3.6

KM
Singletrack

9,235' 2,815 m

High

8,069' 2,459 m

Low

21' 7 m

Up

1,170' 357 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Leashed

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Description

Of the two ways to the top of Bergan Peak, this is definitely the more difficult one compared to Bergen Peak Trail. There are many switchbacks, and some are more technical. The technical features are mostly large rocks and medium sized rock gardens some roots. It's steep and sustained all the way to the top - a lung burner for sure.

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Local Club: Colorado Mountain Bike Association

Land Manager: Jefferson County, CO - Open Space Dept.

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Matt Thoele
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  3.5 from 14 votes

#4

in Elk Meadow Park

#12476

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  3.5 from 14 votes
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2 Star
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Trail Rankings

#4

in Elk Meadow Park

#1,224

in Colorado

#12,476

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Main descent from top of Bergen Peak using Too Long.
Aug 4, 2018 near Kittredge, CO
Fall = good color on the Too Long Trail
Oct 6, 2014 near Kittredge, CO
Descending from the summit
Dec 1, 2017 near Kittredge, CO
A view of Elk Meadow.
Aug 29, 2016 near Kittredge, CO
Technical Rock Feature on Too Long trail. Its easier to ride the big slap rather than to cut the gap.
Jul 8, 2017 near Kittredge, CO
Typical of the technical boulders found on the ascent and descent
Jul 30, 2013 near Kittredge, CO

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Aug 15, 2023
Patrick Burns
Also nice and shady for late summer afternoons when anything below tree line is blazing hot.
Sep 7, 2022
Patrick Burns
Techy and Old school. Not necessarily a bad thing. Good place to work your euro turns.
Aug 18, 2021
Atsuko Ohtake
Jul 20, 2019
Dana Ship
Nov 5, 2016
Ryan Gross
Jul 18, 2013
Steve Lercher
hike a bike in many places
Jul 17, 2013
Luke Bouck
2.2mi

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