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Too Long

 3.6 (8)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Evergreen
  5. Elk Meadow Park
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Length

2.2 Miles 3.6 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

21' 7 m

Ascent

-1,170' -357 m

Descent

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

9,235' 2,815 m

High

8,069' 2,459 m

Low

Conditions

Minor Issues 49 days ago
Some Mud - The bottom is good, some snowy/ muddy sections towards the peak History
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“Great views and numerous switchbacks. ”

— Matt Thoele
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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

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

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Nov 5, 2016
Raúl Gross
Jul 18, 2013
Steve Lercher
hike a bike in many places
Jul 17, 2013
Luke Bouck
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Trail Ratings

  3.6 from 8 votes

#5

in Elk Meadow Park

#10974

Overall
  3.6 from 8 votes
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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#5

in Elk Meadow Park

#970

in Colorado

#10,974

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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 e…
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Fall = good color on the Too Long Trail
Fall = good color on the Too Long Trail
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Descending from the summit
Descending from the summit
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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…
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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…
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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
Larry Clinton
Larry Clinton  
I'm surprised that people rated this intermediate. It was certainly harder than bergen peak trail. Brutal climb. Jun 13, 2018

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