Name: Belcher Hill
Rating: 2.8

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“A massive climb up the center of White Ranch Open space park.”

— Matt Thoele

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Dogs Unknown

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Description

There can be heavy hiker and equestrian traffic near on the bottom half of this trail. It starts at the East parking lot as you travel through 2 horse gates - please respect the horses. After the 2nd horse gate there is a very challenging rock garden. The trick is to keep your speed up.

The gradual climb from the rock garden to the stream crossing is very heavily trafficked by hikers, bikers and horses. Ride with caution.

Once at the stream you'll start a 1700+ vertical ascent over packed red rock, loose over hard pack, loose rock, gravel, and finally dirt with roots.

There are some steep sections (both up and down) that will challenge intermediates, particularly the large water bars.

On the descent there is an awesome double drop just west of the intersection with Wippletree trail.

Contacts

Local Club: Colorado Mountain Bike Association

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

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Trail Ratings

2.8 from 56 votes

#3

in White Ranch Park

#228

Overall

2.8 from 56 votes

5 Star		5%
4 Star		18%
3 Star		34%
2 Star		34%
1 Star		9%

Rankings

#3

in White Ranch Park

#83

in Colorado

#228

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White Ranch Park, NE of Golden, Colorado

Near the top of upper Belcher Hill on the singl…

East intersection of Belcher Hill and Mustang.

You climb, and climb, and climb. When you're d…

The gate into White Ranch

East intersection of Belcher Hill and Mustang l…

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Casey Vavrina
Fort Collins, CO

Casey Vavrina Fort Collins, CO

Jesus H., it's a climb. Worth it for Longhorn though. May 5, 2017

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AKA Surfer

They say this is one of the tougher climbs in the front range and they would be right - SUSTAINED GRADE with loose gravel and steep step up type sections will take its toll on you if don't pace yourself. Coming down, Longhorn is the way to go if like step fast narrow tech drop stuff - super fun and well worth the long haul; however not for the beginner, or beginner/intermediate or faint of heart ... otherwise you might be the person who is hike a biking down hill Jun 28, 2018

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4.5 Miles 7.3 Kilometers Singletrack	1,733' 528 m Ascent -437' -133 m Descent
9% Avg Grade (5°) 24% Max Grade (14°)	7,886' 2,404 m High 6,153' 1,875 m Low

Belcher Hill

4.5 Miles 7.3 Kilometers

Singletrack

1,733' 528 m

-437' -133 m

9%

24%

7,886' 2,404 m

6,153' 1,875 m

Shared By Matt Thoele

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“A massive climb up the center of White Ranch Open space park.”

Dogs Unknown

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