Name: Blackjack
Rating: 3.9

“A tricky technical downhill that will make less advanced riders think twice.”

— Jeremiah Bradshaw

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This is a very technical downhill. It doesn't flow well but has plenty to humble any rider. There are many features on Blackjack that will test the best of technical downhill riders. Most features have a ride around but the ride around isn't the easiest either. All features are doable though (I'm proof).

This section is not for the intermediate/beginner rider.

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Local Club: Colorado Mountain Bike Association

Jun 14, 2017: COMBA Supports Federal Land Agency Funding

Jun 6, 2017: Wisdom Real Estate

Sep 21, 2016: Pedal

Land Manager: USFS - Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Office

Jun 21, 2017: Forest Service Urges Fire Prevention

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Jun 11, 2017

Dave Carey

Apr 13, 2017

Patrick Burns

Choppy and broken up, but loads of good low speed tech. 'Hit Me' is narly drop to a really short landing, and 'The Strip' wouldn't be out of place...

Oct 14, 2016

Matt Rettmer

Rode BlackJack as part of the Epic Loop. This trail is not for me!! SUPER technical and even the "ride arounds" are a challenge.

Jul 7, 2016

korina riggin

Super technical. Mitch rode most I walked most and gave him beta and spotted him. Great scenery. Someone had a lot of fun creating this granite pla...

Jun 26, 2016

Jacob Ellis

Jun 24, 2015

Michael Jasch

Jun 6, 2015

Tor Jorfald

Awesome. Did all A lines except one. It was rutted out, and unridable. Best trail section I have done!

Aug 20, 2014

Roy Hobbs

Aug 14, 2014

Taylor Hillyard

Jun 25, 2014

David Beck

Major front tire blow out. Very tough and scary technical expert and extreme features.

Mar 29, 2014

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3.9 from 18 votes

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in Buffalo Creek Trail System

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This is definitely a very challenging bit of trail. I don't think the technical/steep/tight sections on this ride have anything comparable in the front range. Jul 20, 2015

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1.7 Miles 2.7 Kilometers Singletrack	177' 54 m Ascent -685' -209 m Descent
8,103' 2,470 m High 7,418' 2,261 m Low	10% Avg Grade (5°) 25% Max Grade (14°)
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Blackjack

1.7 Miles 2.7 Kilometers

Singletrack

177' 54 m

-685' -209 m

8,103' 2,470 m

7,418' 2,261 m

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“A tricky technical downhill that will make less advanced riders think twice.”