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  3. …Front Range
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  5. White Ranch Park
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“An alternate route off of Longhorn. ”

Ben Pontecorvo
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Miles

1.7

KM

Point to Point

7,002' 2,134 m

High

6,879' 2,097 m

Low

176' 54 m

Up

238' 73 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

22%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Leashed

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Description

This trail is full of rugged, rocky singletrack, with some great forest trail sections to break it up. It's a great hike in either direction.

Due to ample shade from trees, this one is cooler than the rest of the Park, so it's a great alternative on a hot day.

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

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Ben Pontecorvo
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#5

in White Ranch Park

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#5

in White Ranch Park

#1,442

in Colorado

#16,781

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The start of the shady part of the trail.
Aug 5, 2017 near Golden, CO
Denver and Golden in the background on Shorthorn Trail.
Nov 24, 2015 near Golden, CO
More rocks on Shorthorn!
Nov 9, 2015 near Golden, CO
Working up a steep section of Shorthorn Trail.
Nov 9, 2015 near Golden, CO

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