Too Long

 7 votes
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Evergreen
  5. Elk Meadow Park

2.2 Miles 3.6 Kilometers


Singletrack

21' 7 m

Ascent

-1,170' -357 m

Descent

9,235' 2,815 m

High

8,069' 2,459 m

Low

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

All Clear

7 days ago — Update

“Great views and numerous switchbacks.”

— Matt Thoele
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Description

Of the two ways to the top of Bergan Peak, this is definitely the more difficult one compared to Bergen Peak Trail. There are many switchbacks, and some are more technical. The technical features are mostly large rocks and medium sized rock gardens some roots. It's steep and sustained all the way to the top - a lung burner for sure.

Contacts

Local Club: Colorado Mountain Bike Association

Jun 29, 2017: Imagine Lakewood Survey

Jun 14, 2017: COMBA Supports Federal Land Agency Funding

Jun 6, 2017: Wisdom Real Estate

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

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Nov 5, 2016
Raúl Gross
Jul 18, 2013
Steve Lercher
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Jul 17, 2013
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  3.6 from 7 votes

#2

in Elk Meadow Park

#4600

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  3.6 from 7 votes
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#2

in Elk Meadow Park

#515

in Colorado

#4,600

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Fall = good color on the Too Long Trail
Fall = good color on the Too Long Trail
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A view of Elk Meadow.
A view of Elk Meadow.
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Typical of the technical boulders found on the ascent and descent
Typical of the technical boulders found on the ascent and descent
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Looking back up the trail. Rocky sections lead to smooth and fast dirt
Looking back up the trail. Rocky sections lead to smooth and fast dirt
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Great pano looking down at the meadow
Great pano looking down at the meadow
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Technical section on Too Long Trail.
Technical section on Too Long Trail.
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Once lower on the trail, many of the big rocks go away, leaving a wide singletrack, mostly smooth
Once lower on the trail, many of the big rocks go away, leaving a wide singletrack, mostly smooth
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Technical Rock Feature on Too Long trail. Its easier to ride the big slap rather than to cut the gap.
Technical Rock Feature on Too Long trail. Its easier to ride the big slap rather than to cut the gap.
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Hard to build up any real speed due to switch backs and technical sections. Wore out my arms from all the vibrations. Oct 29, 2013

Does anyone know if there are any trails where we can drive a car to the top and ride down pretty much the entire trail? Aug 23, 2015

My favorite JeffCo OS descent, has a rock or two thrown in to keep you on your toes. Jun 27, 2016

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