Colorado · Mountain biking · White Ranch · Near Idaho Springs

Maverick Trail

1.0 mi
distance
267 ft
climb
May–Sep
best months

Maverick Trail is a short mountain biking route in White Ranch Park, a county park in Colorado, about 0.95 miles long with a total elevation gain of 267 feet. The trail starts at about 7,205 feet and climbs to a high point of 7,444 feet before descending slightly to a low of 7,148 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.69 miles in, with a grade of 18 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 79°F with lows near 50°F, while winter highs stay in the low 40s. The Upper Longhorn Trail and the Middle Longhorn Trail are both about 0.3 miles away, and Belcher Hill Trail is a short hike at the same distance. Sourdough Springs Campground, about 1.4 miles off, is the closest place to camp.

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    Sawmill Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.6 mi from the trail

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Maverick Trail

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 17°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      40° / 17°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 22°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 27°

      8 wet

    5. May

      61° / 35°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 44°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 50°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 48°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 41°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 31°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 24°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 17°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gross Rsvr, CO, 9.2 mi away at 7,970 ft. The station sits about 500 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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