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Jack Fontaine
5 mo. ago
★★★★☆
Muddy
Can get muddy but overall good
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
0.9 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
9 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Conditions
Foggy32°
29°40°
10 mph
Gust13 mph
7:11 AM
6:23 PM
Icy
0.5" of rain expected today.
Watch for ice on trail surfaces, especially in shaded areas
0.6 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours3.1 cm forecast snowfall in the next 48 hours
This week has snow in the forecast, so expect freeze-thaw swings and check local guidance before riding.
Best Window This Week
Friday
a high near 51°F, little expected rain, 1% 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
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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?
Cold surface temperatures or snow may make this trail icy, frozen, or variable today. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 51°F, little expected rain, 1% 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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