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Greenhorn Gulch -> Imperial Gulch Loop (Greenhorn Gulch Trail Imperial Gulch Trail)
Mountain Biking Trail
Details
10.32 mi
2,306 ft
A perfect XC loop of flowy, smooth singletrack.
While Greenhorn Gulch to Imperial Gulch may be a beginner-level loop when it comes to trail technicality, this short loop packs a wallop—over 1,700 feet of climbing in its less than 11-mile length!
Tough climbs aside, this short loop is a classic for a reason. The sinuous singletrack sweeps through beautiful mountainside meadows, affording incredible views of the surrounding mountain ranges. A fast, flowy descent drops off the side of the ridge, dropping fast and furious back down to the trailhead.
When combined with other trails in the area, this loop is a cross country rider’s—flowy, fun singletrack, tough climbs, and almost no technical obstacles. Thanks to several trail junctions, cross country riders can choose to head deep into the mountains from this same trailhead. Written by Greg Heil
While Greenhorn Gulch to Imperial Gulch may be a beginner-level loop when it comes to trail technicality, this short loop packs a wallop—over 1,700 feet of climbing in its less than 11-mile length!
Tough climbs aside, this short loop is a classic for a reason. The sinuous singletrack sweeps through beautiful mountainside meadows, affording incredible views of the surrounding mountain ranges. A fast, flowy descent drops off the side of the ridge, dropping fast and furious back down to the trailhead.
When combined with other trails in the area, this loop is a cross country rider’s—flowy, fun singletrack, tough climbs, and almost no technical obstacles. Thanks to several trail junctions, cross country riders can choose to head deep into the mountains from this same trailhead. Written by Greg Heil
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHG climb to junkyard | 4.23 mi | 1,250 ft | 5.5% |
| Greenhorn TH to Cowhorn | 0.86 mi | 148 ft | 3.2% |
| Greenhorn to Imperial Junction | 3.84 mi | 1,207 ft | 6.0% |
| Greenhorn/Imperial Loop | 9.88 mi | 1,591 ft | 0.0% |
| Imperial Loop | 9.65 mi | -1,591 ft | -0.0% |
| Greenhorn/Imperial - Full Climb | 4.53 mi | 1,535 ft | 6.4% |
| Imperial Loop (Steep way up) | 9.71 mi | 1,581 ft | 0.0% |
| Greenhorn climb to junction | 3.18 mi | 1,106 ft | 6.5% |
| National Forest Develop Road 100 Climb | 1.25 mi | 371 ft | 5.6% |
| National Forest Development Road 100 Climb | 0.72 mi | 308 ft | 8.0% |
| Greenhorn - Final Steep Climb | 0.71 mi | 423 ft | 11.2% |
| Don't stop now | 1.35 mi | 374 ft | 4.3% |
| National Forest Develop Road 100 Climb | 0.61 mi | 325 ft | 10.1% |
| Imperial DH reroute | 3.21 mi | -1,234 ft | -7.2% |
| First part Imperial Downhill | 1.32 mi | -479 ft | -6.8% |
| Imperial I | 1.18 mi | -515 ft | -8.2% |
| The Imperial DH | 2.82 mi | -1,220 ft | -8.2% |
| Imperial DH (proper) | 2.43 mi | -1,086 ft | -8.5% |
| Second part Imperial Downhill | 3.53 mi | -1,014 ft | -5.4% |
| Imperial II | 1.66 mi | -679 ft | -7.5% |
| Backside Imperial Final Climb Out | 1.00 mi | 154 ft | 2.4% |
| The end of Imperial | 0.93 mi | -427 ft | -8.6% |