Water shed trail

Idaho Springs · Colorado

Cross Country

0.9 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

9 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Green Circle

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Conditions

Cloudy
73°
54°
72°
13 mph
Gust19 mph
6:25 AM
7:40 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

26% top-layer soil moisture62°F surface soil temperature

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

Best Window This Week

Thursday

a high near 72°F, little expected rain, 10% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Water shed trail is a 0.9-mile cross country mountain bike trail near Idaho Springs, Colorado. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail with a singletrack surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 9 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Idaho Springs rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Idaho Springs.

Mountain Biking in Idaho Springs

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

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Trail Details

Data Source

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Ride Style

XC

Surface

Singletrack

Technical Rating

Green Circle

Trail Style

Tech

Trail Width

Singletrack

Trail Reviews

Community ratings and recent trail conditions

4.0

★★★★☆

1 review

Latest Condition

Mud

Muddy

J

Jack Fontaine

4 mo. ago

★★★★☆

Muddy

Can get muddy but overall good

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Water shed trail FAQ

Where is Water shed trail?

Water shed trail is a mountain bike trail near Idaho Springs, Colorado. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Water shed trail?

Water shed trail is 0.9 miles long, rated green circle, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 9 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Water shed trail?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Thursday because a high near 72°F, little expected rain, 10% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Water shed trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Idaho Springs include Devils Canyon Spur Trail, Panic Switch, Crosscut, 10 Day Jacks, Panic Switch Drop. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

What kind of ride is Water shed trail?

Water shed trail is listed as tech.

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