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Apex Trail

 4.2 (58)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Golden
  5. Apex Park
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2.8 Miles 4.5 Kilometers


Singletrack

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

Shared By Matt Thoele

Conditions

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Muddy, Snowy - Topside has mud and snow. History
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“A tough climb up a rocky technical valley, or a technical, rowdy descent.”

— Matt Thoele
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Many portions of this trail are uphill only on odd days

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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Sep 18, 2018
Einer Arceo
Sep 16, 2018
Katie Purdy
Sep 14, 2018
Katie Purdy
Aug 26, 2018
Lucas C
Fast. Some really chunky rocky sections 6mi
Jul 28, 2018
Ben Calvert
Jul 12, 2018
Jonah Howards
2.8mi
Jun 12, 2018
Kevin Oconnell
Jun 5, 2018
Matt Chan

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

  4.2 from 58 votes

#2

in Apex Park

#31

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in Apex Park

#15

in Colorado

#31

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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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5 Comments

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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
Bryan Rowe
Bryan Rowe  
Enchanted Forest to Apex on the downhill, what a fun ride! Oct 7, 2018

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