Smelter Trail
Golden · Colorado
0.3 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
3 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Black Diamond
0.3 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
3 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Black Diamond
Difficulty
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Conditions
Cloudy0.1" of rain expected today.
Watch for ice on trail surfaces, especially in shaded areas
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 3 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Best Window This Week
Sunday
a high near 77°F, little expected rain, 10% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
Smelter Trail is a 0.3-mile mountain bike trail near Golden, Colorado. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 3 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Golden rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Golden.
Mountain Biking in Golden
Golden is one of the mountain biking hubs in Colorado, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Smelter Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Surface
Dirt
Technical Rating
Black Diamond
Trail Width
Standard Singletrack
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Smelter Trail FAQ
Where is Smelter Trail?
Smelter Trail is a mountain bike trail near Golden, Colorado. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Smelter Trail?
Smelter Trail is 0.3 miles long, rated black diamond, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 3 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Smelter Trail?
Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Sunday because a high near 77°F, little expected rain, 10% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Smelter Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Golden include Argos Trail, Olivine Trail, North Table Loop Trail Access, Mesa Top Trail (Black), Mesa Top Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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