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Apex Trail

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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Golden
  5. Apex Park
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Length

2.8 Miles 4.5 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

0' 0 m

Ascent

-1,280' -390 m

Descent

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

33%

Max Grade (18°)

7,480' 2,280 m

High

6,200' 1,890 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 8 days ago
History
Getting forecast...

“A tough climb up a rocky technical valley, or a technical, rowdy descent.”

— Matt Thoele
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Overview

Many portions of this trail are uphill only on odd days
Dogs: Leashed

Description

Apex Trail is the main trail connecting many of the Apex park trails to one another. You can start on the west (top) end off of Lookout Mountain road or from the east (bottom) off of the Heritage Park parking lot depending on the day.

It's a difficult technical climb as you work your way up this one. It's steep enough to get your heart rate up, then it throws water bars and lots of big rock moves at you to shatter your momentum. It's rideable, but many will have a tough time clearing the whole thing in one shot.

As a descent, Apex is a blast. This trail is rowdy, fast and technical. Expect difficult rock maneuvers, drops and high speeds. One of the most fun descents in the area.

Contacts

Local Club: Colorado Mountain Bike Association

Land Manager: Jefferson County, CO - Open Space Dept.

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Check-Ins

Apr 20, 2018
Katie Purdy
Apr 15, 2018
JasonRiharb Riharb
Apr 15, 2018
Nathan Frakes
2.8mi
Mar 16, 2018
Mr. Freshness
The trail was dry with a few small patches of lingering snow in the switchbacks.
Oct 1, 2017
Reed Harrington
Aug 29, 2017
Brian K
Aug 26, 2017
Raúl Gross
Ascended from EF.
Aug 5, 2017
Johannes Hansen

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Stewarded by Colorado Mountain Bike Association
Supported by Golden Bike Shop
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Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 50 votes

#2

in Apex Park

#26

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  4.1 from 50 votes
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#2

in Apex Park

#13

in Colorado

#26

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The biggest drop on Enchanted Forest. There is a bypass to the right
The biggest drop on Enchanted Forest. There is…
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Enchanted forest is all about ripping through the trees!
Enchanted forest is all about ripping through t…
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Nearing the top of Apex trail - just past the small Aspen grove and toll bridge
Nearing the top of Apex trail - just past the s…
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A rocky climb up the Apex Trail.
A rocky climb up the Apex Trail.
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Start of Enchanted Forest (looking south)
Start of Enchanted Forest (looking south)
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Enchanted Forest.
Enchanted Forest.
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Riding in Golden's Apex Park.
Riding in Golden's Apex Park.
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Apex Trail.
Apex Trail.
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Ian Eldridge
Ian Eldridge  
Anyone know what the conditions are like on Apex? Still snow? Feb 13, 2015
Cory Otterness
Cory Otterness  
Sick Ride!! Oct 14, 2015
Nicholaos Bohren
Nicholaos Bohren  
anyone know the trail conditions today? desperate to get out and ride May 24, 2017

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