Hard Money

Black Hawk · Colorado

1.7 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

18 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Black Diamond

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Conditions

Clear
75°
54°
75°
21 mph
Gust40 mph
6:22 AM
7:45 PM
Damp

0.1" of rain expected today.

Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas

0.13 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours26% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 3 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Friday

a high near 77°F, little expected rain, 21% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Hard Money is a 1.7-mile mountain bike trail near Black Hawk, Colorado. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 18 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Black Hawk rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Black Hawk.

Mountain Biking in Black Hawk

Black Hawk is one of the mountain biking hubs in Colorado, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Hard Money as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Direction

One-Way Only

Surface

Ground

Technical Rating

Black Diamond

Trail Marking

Well Marked

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Hard Money FAQ

Where is Hard Money?

Hard Money is a mountain bike trail near Black Hawk, Colorado. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Hard Money?

Hard Money is 1.7 miles long, rated black diamond, with a ground surface, listed as one-way only, with an estimated ride time of 18 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Hard Money?

Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 77°F, little expected rain, 21% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Hard Money?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Black Hawk include Fast Money, Ore Chute, Historic Gilpin Tramway, Millsite Trail, Claim Jumper. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

What kind of ride is Hard Money?

Trail marking is listed as well marked.

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