Historic Gilpin Tramway

Black Hawk · Colorado

1.5 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

16 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Green Circle

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Conditions

Clear
56°
56°
79°
14 mph
Gust22 mph
6:22 AM
7:45 PM
Damp

0.3" of rain expected today.

Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas

0.35 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours22% top-layer soil moisture

A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.

Best Window This Week

Saturday

a high near 76°F, little expected rain, 24% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Historic Gilpin Tramway is a 1.5-mile mountain bike trail near Black Hawk, Colorado. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail with a gravel surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 16 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 Historic Gilpin Tramway as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Surface

Gravel

Surface Quality

Moderate Rocks

Technical Rating

Green Circle

Trail Marking

Well Marked

Trail Width

Doubletrack

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Historic Gilpin Tramway FAQ

Where is Historic Gilpin Tramway?

Historic Gilpin Tramway 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 Historic Gilpin Tramway?

Historic Gilpin Tramway is 1.5 miles long, rated green circle, with a gravel surface, with an estimated ride time of 16 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Historic Gilpin Tramway?

Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Saturday because a high near 76°F, little expected rain, 24% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Historic Gilpin Tramway?

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

What kind of ride is Historic Gilpin Tramway?

Trail marking is listed as well marked.

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