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Morning Star

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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Idaho Springs
  5. Virginia Canyon Mountain Park
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“Access trail connecting VCMP hub area and Virginia Canyon Road. ”

Bob Kelsey
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Miles

2.1

KM
Doubletrack

8,319' 2,535 m

High

8,066' 2,459 m

Low

352' 107 m

Up

105' 32 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Need to Know

No Parking is allowed on Virginia Canyon Road.
Area Parking Map: comba.org/virginiacanyonmou…

Description

Morning Star is located mid-mountain at VCMP, providing a connection between the Hub and Virginia Canyon Road. The trail is a wide easy climb from the Hub to the Buttermilk Peak trail junction. The trail then descends moderately to Virginia Canyon Road. The trail dead ends at the road. This trail is also used for emergency and maintenance access, so be aware of these potential trail uses.

Contacts

Local Club: Colorado Mountain Bike Association

Land Manager: City of Idaho Springs

Shared By:

Bob Kelsey with improvements by Shane Glazier
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  1.5 from 2 votes

#14

in Virginia Canyon Mountain Park

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#14

in Virginia Canyon Mounta…

#4,035

in Colorado

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A mile and a half up Rosa Gulch - two and half more to the top!
Jun 26, 2025 near Idaho S…, CO
Drop Shaft - black bike park thrill ride! - Virginia Canyon Mountain Park - Idaho Springs, Colorado
Oct 2, 2024 near Idaho S…, CO
Great feature in the park.
Oct 14, 2024 near Idaho S…, CO

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