Apex Trail
Trail
2.8 mile
4.5 kilometer
point to point
Singletrack
Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
0'
0 m
Descent: -1,280' -390 m
High: 7,480' 2,280 m
Low: 6,200' 1,890 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 9% (5°)
Max Grade: 33% (18°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
All Clear
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“A tough climb up a rocky technical valley, or a technical, rowdy descent.”
— Matt ThoeleElectric Mountain Bikes Unknown
Features -none-
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.
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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Mar 16, 2018
Mr. Freshness
The trail was dry with a few small patches of lingering snow in the switchbacks.
Sep 30, 2016
jay boisseau
Very nice bike rack and tools, air pump and restrooms at the lower parking lot. I found the steep uphill and downhill sections to be rutted.
Aug 8, 2013
Casey Anderson
Lots of hike-a-bike on the climb up, but this trail is a lot of fun on the way down, with several challenging rocky stretches.
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