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Too Long

 3.7 (10)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Evergreen
  5. Elk Meadow Park
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2.2 Miles 3.6 Kilometers


Singletrack

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

Shared By Matt Thoele

Conditions

All Clear 63 days ago
Dry - Sandy History
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“Great views and numerous switchbacks.”

— Matt Thoele
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Dogs Leashed

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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

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

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Raúl Gross
Jul 18, 2013
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Jul 17, 2013
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Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 10 votes

#4

in Elk Meadow Park

#6545

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  3.7 from 10 votes
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#4

in Elk Meadow Park

#732

in Colorado

#6,545

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Descending from the summit
Descending from the summit
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Fall = good color on the Too Long Trail
Fall = good color on the Too Long Trail
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Main descent from top of Bergen Peak using Too Long.
Main descent from top of Bergen Peak using Too…
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A view of Elk Meadow.
A view of Elk Meadow.
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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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Typical of the technical boulders found on the ascent and descent
Typical of the technical boulders found on the…
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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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