Name: Historic Gilpin Tramway
Rating: 3.5

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ADA Accessible Flat, 6-12 feet wide.

Family Friendly 6-12 wide foot tread with impressive rock walls on the downslope. Popular walking path with a 2-3% railroad grade.

Need to Know

Do not park along Chase St in Black Hawk, when the project is completely finished there will be both parking at the 50-spot parking lot at the Hidden Treasure trailhead, but there will also be a second trail coming over to the tramway from a parking lot in town.

Description

The historic Tramway Mainline graded surface serves as the southern perimeter of the trail system. The Mainline surface is approximately 48" in width, with grades generally under 4%, making this trail accessible to everyone. Walkers, runners, strollers, leashed pets and kids on bikes will all enjoy the 2.7-mile Mainline route.

The compacted surface and gentle grades also allow accessibility to persons with physical disabilities. The Mainline connects the new Hidden Treasure Trailhead with destinations such as Chase Gulch Waterfall and Town Overlook.