Name: Haymaker
Rating: 4.4

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Closed from December 1 - April 15 for seasonal wildlife closures.

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The 1st and 2nd loops of Haymaker are open year round, the third loop is seasonally closed from 12/1 - 4/15

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Professionally built to host the Colorado High School Cycling League State Championships, the Haymaker Trail incorporates everything from fast, flat lower sections to a steep, slalom-style descent. In between, you'll find several moderate climbs, rock bridges, windy berms and some fun rollers and jumps.

Bonus round: Test your skills at the adjacent BMX park before cruising into town for a cool one at Bonfire Brewing.

Contacts

Local Club: Hardscrabble Trails Coalition

Land Manager: Town of Eagle, CO - Open Space Dept.

Shared By:

Jason Smith with improvements by David McWilliams and 1 other

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Trail Ratings

4.4 from 80 votes

#1

in East Eagle/Bellyache

#52

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4.4 from 80 votes

5 Star		48%
4 Star		41%
3 Star		11%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		0%

Trail Rankings

#1

in East Eagle/Bellyache

#24

in Colorado

#52

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Jun 8, 2017 near Eagle, CO

Tackling roll-overs like it ain't no thang!

Jul 7, 2017 near Eagle, CO

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Aug 11, 2025 near Eagle, CO

Aug 11, 2025 near Eagle, CO

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Oct 20, 2025

Josh Bankston

Nice flat sections, fun flow sections, good for quick afternoon ride 5.1mi — 0h 40m

Jul 13, 2025

Private User

Apr 24, 2025

Justin Ryder

Oct 15, 2024

Damon Roth

Sep 12, 2024

David Schafer

Sep 7, 2024

Jenna Dahl

Aug 12, 2024

Victor Romero

1h 00m

Jun 19, 2024

Jerry Perkins

Sep 20, 2023

Sam Incardona

Sep 15, 2023

Sean Back in the saddle

great mix of climbing, cross country and downhill riding. 14.2mi

Jun 7, 2023

David Schafer

Apr 29, 2023

John Ives

Sep 10, 2022

Page Liggett

Super fun trail, super loose and dusty trail when it's dry 4.9mi

Aug 24, 2022

Kim Clemons

Accidentally skipped the loop the first time but went back and did the whole thing! Incredible riding. Super flowy and lots of fun! Not too technical 6.8mi

Jul 2, 2022

Amy Koch

Apr 10, 2022

Tez Hawkins

15mi

Sep 13, 2021

Chuck Moore

Sep 5, 2021

Ryan Arni

Jun 27, 2021

Private User

Jun 19, 2021

Alan Cardenas

Leisurely start to the weekend

May 30, 2021

Michael Morley

May 29, 2021

Kyle Mahanes

May 12, 2021

Alexander Lane

What a great intermediate trail. Just enough vertical gain to work up a sweat while the downhill offers fun wooden features and switchbacks.

Apr 26, 2021

Lyndsey Lack

Great flowy ride!

Apr 26, 2021

Philip Pillsbury III

First time riding this great trail 5mi

Oct 10, 2020

Robert Atkinson

2h 30m

Oct 2, 2020

Eric Mendozza

4.9mi

Aug 20, 2020

Tim Watson

Jul 5, 2020

Jake Crine

Jun 16, 2020

Daniel Zela

Apr 25, 2020

Nicholle Wurth

Apr 19, 2020

Connor Dixon

Apr 4, 2020

Trent R

Oct 13, 2019

Dano Monticelli

Sep 11, 2019

Chad Powers

With dad

Sep 9, 2019

Marc Lawrence

Aug 30, 2019

Deanna Brubaker

Aug 3, 2019

Jason Ghidotti

Jul 21, 2019

Nick Cobb

Great first run of the season. Minimal sun coverage 4.9mi — 2h 00m

Jun 22, 2019

Courtney Scheffler

Jun 14, 2019

Nick Bergquist

Jun 2, 2019

Keith Cays

extraaa 5.2mi

Jun 1, 2019

Keith Cays

Did some extra 5.2mi

May 26, 2019

Mark Taylor

May 18, 2019

Jeremiah Sawdon

May 4, 2019

Alan Chavis

8.1mi — 1h 00m

May 3, 2019

Zach Rochon

Apr 24, 2019

Amy Garland

Apr 7, 2019

Anthony Cornel

few loose corner, could use some rain. stay off the rest of the trails till April 15th. 6.8mi — 1h 00m

Apr 2, 2019

David Schafer

Oct 6, 2018

Jack DeBeer

17.2mi — 1h 57m

Sep 29, 2018

Jonathan Tran

Sep 18, 2018

Jonathan Tran

Sep 9, 2018

Creighton Grof-Tisza

Sep 1, 2018

Jonathan Coupal

Sep 1, 2018

Joëlle Didone

Aug 31, 2018

Ma Ca

Aug 25, 2018

Katelin E

Aug 14, 2018

Jonathan Tran

Aug 8, 2018

Amy Garland

Jul 4, 2018

Jonathan Tran

Jun 20, 2018

Snowboard Biker

Jun 10, 2018

Riley Houston

Jun 2, 2018

Franklin Gauer

Some of the finest riding in Colorado. 5mi

May 29, 2018

Damon Roth

May 28, 2018

Geoff Keller

Took the short cut to the uphill, made for a quick loop.

May 27, 2018

Jonathan Tran

May 27, 2018

Erin DeCesaris

5mi

May 15, 2018

Jack Hubbard

May 14, 2018

Jonathan Tran

May 13, 2018

Jack Hubbard

Apr 29, 2018

reuben bel

Apr 15, 2018

Dan Bitondo

Easy twisty singletrack 4.9mi

Oct 15, 2017

Grant Bradow

Sep 14, 2017

Scott Rumpf

Jul 14, 2017

Corina Lindley

Fun

Jul 4, 2017

Markus Galehr

Jul 2, 2017

Mahan Kick

Jun 12, 2017

Mahan Kick

Jun 11, 2017

Jonathon Johnson

Jun 3, 2017

Jonathan Mueller

May 15, 2017

Nate Hellwarth

May 14, 2017

Max Shenk

Mother's Day morning 4.9mi

May 14, 2017

Rae Anne DeBonville

Enjoyable. — 0h 45m

May 13, 2017

Steve Rogers

Two laps 3.4mi

Apr 7, 2017

Jeremy Henkins

Mar 19, 2017

Gosia Lieske

Last part on Pool & Ice Rink trail 4.4mi — 0h 49m

Oct 29, 2016

Peter Maloof

4.9mi

Sep 14, 2016

Zach Hope

Aug 6, 2016

Mauri Fabra

Jul 7, 2016

Garet Denise

Jun 10, 2016

Ryan Gross

Jun 8, 2016

All Rado

Jun 7, 2016

All Rado

May 21, 2016

Megan Allen

3.8mi

Apr 28, 2016

Matt Nunez

Apr 8, 2016

Carlos Barrios

Oct 29, 2015

Quinn Donnelly

added in Extra Credit 7.2mi

Oct 13, 2015

Christopher Lee

Nice day, a tad dusty out there... Could use some rain but I recommend the Xtra Credit loop! 5.9mi

Sep 27, 2015

MIles Cook

31h 00m

Jul 26, 2015

AshleighLauren Schmidt

Jul 11, 2015

Lawrence Bejarano

July 11th

Jul 5, 2015

tony calcao

Fun and flowy. W Caden and Chris. Lots of stopping. 6.5mi

Jun 20, 2015

C.B. Dushane

May 29, 2015

lubes 17319

May 16, 2015

saracasey casey

very fun! steep switchbacks at end 4.9mi — 0h 55m

Apr 10, 2015

Nyles Strey

Apr 2, 2015

Tucker Ezrine

Dry and Dusty with great views of Eagle 4.9mi — 0h 45m

Oct 18, 2014

Casey Shuster

Colorado High School Mountain Bike League Race 4 2014 9.8mi — 1h 15m

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Haymaker

“As a top-notch addition to the Eagle trail system, Haymaker wins for access, flow, and sunny exposure. ”

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6,945' 2,117 m

6,705' 2,044 m

381' 116 m

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