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 3.7 (44)
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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Golden
  5. White Ranch Park
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“A nice flow trail with several challenging rocky sections and some nice drops, expect two hike-a-bike sections. ”

Chuck McQuade
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3.4

Miles

5.5

KM
Singletrack

7,541' 2,299 m

High

7,080' 2,158 m

Low

589' 180 m

Up

617' 188 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

20%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

The White Ranch south side trails are the parks' best trails, however if your looking to add on some miles to the southern trails, Rawhide makes a great addition to your ride.

The trail starts with great flow on a smooth trail surface with great corners and little to no rock. After 1 mile of ripping your way down to the trails lowest point you are greeted with a buzz kill, a super steep and rocky few tight switchbacks. Unless you have your trail skills dialed you are probably hiking your bike. There is another hike-a-bike section almost identical to the first a few more minutes up the trail. After climbing for a bit you come across the second downhill segment which includes some great drops and tech sections, but flows very well. One more less technical climb, followed by a fast and flowing descent.

The singletrack portion of Rawhide ends as you intersect with Rawhide Trail Doubletrack. At this point you'll take a right and follow the well-maintained dirt road back up to the other the upper parking lot.

Contacts

Local Club: Colorado Mountain Bike Association

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

Shared By:

Chuck McQuade with improvements by Austin Cowan and 1 other
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Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 44 votes

#5

in White Ranch Park

#485

Overall
  3.7 from 44 votes
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Trail Rankings

#5

in White Ranch Park

#151

in Colorado

#485

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My favorite part of Rawhide Trail - fast, flowing singletrack filled with flowers.
Jul 13, 2013 near Golden, CO
Clockwise descent of Rawhide trail at White Ranch in Golden, CO.
Apr 17, 2017 near Golden, CO
Rawhide Switchbacks at White Ranch, Golden CO.
Apr 17, 2017 near Golden, CO
A memorial rest stop with a surprise view of Longs Peak way off in the distance.
Jul 13, 2013 near Coal Creek, CO
Fun singletrack on Rawhide
Jul 13, 2013 near Golden, CO
More fun singletrack on Rawhide
Jul 13, 2013 near Golden, CO

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Mar 19, 2026
Tanner Samson
Ride it clockwise? Lots of climbing, good views along the ridge and technical, punchy climbs. 5.8mi
Sep 28, 2025
David Schmid
May 21, 2025
Farrar Desloge
Fallen tree at mile 1.8 1.8mi — 1h 02m
May 12, 2025
Caleb Perkins
Did some loops with Brandon 7.8mi
May 2, 2024
Andre Manns
Fun but hard. Had to get off the bike a lot of times
Aug 6, 2023
Private User
Jul 14, 2023
Austin Cowan
14mi
May 29, 2023
Chris George

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