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White Ranch
Running Route
Hard
12.07 mi
2,838 ft
White Ranch Park is one of the best training grounds for Denverites preparing for a mountain race. This route has you running above 7,000 feet for over 7 miles. And the trailhead is only 20 miles from downtown Denver. There are several different trails at White Ranch allowing you to run any distance you prefer. You’ll need to come mentally prepared to tackle the beastly Belcher Hill, which boasts 1,700 feet of climbing over 3.8 miles, and is the starting point of this route. After you beat yourself up on this ascent you’ll have a net downhill back to the finish with a few shorter climbs along the way. Don’t forget to pause at the top of Belcher to catch your breath and take in the panoramic views of the plains and the Front Range. The trails at White Ranch vary from rocky single track to buffed out double track and you’ll find a nice mixture of pretty open meadows and shaded pine forests. The park is popular with both mountain bikers and equestrians so be ready to share the trail.
Created By
Strava Athlete
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belcher HIll Trail to Mustang | 2.42 mi | 1,115 ft | 8.5% |
| Belcher Hill Trail | 3.80 mi | 1,752 ft | 8.6% |
| Out of the Gate | 0.91 mi | 371 ft | 7.5% |
| Belcher Hill Rd Climb | 1.60 mi | 745 ft | 8.8% |
| Mustang Sally | 1.34 mi | 738 ft | 10.4% |
| Belcher Hill Trail Climb | 0.26 mi | 194 ft | 14.0% |
| Sawmill Climb | 0.62 mi | 381 ft | 11.5% |
| Rawhide Climb | 0.21 mi | 135 ft | 11.8% |
| Glencoe Valley Rd Climb | 0.62 mi | 249 ft | 7.6% |
| Glencoe Valley Rd Climb | 0.29 mi | 144 ft | 9.2% |
| Rawhide Slow Burn | 0.56 mi | 351 ft | 11.5% |
| Longhorn back to Belcher via Whippletree | 2.09 mi | -912 ft | -6.5% |
| Longhorn-Whippletree Sign | 1.41 mi | -906 ft | -10.2% |
| Bear Tooth Dr Climb | 0.45 mi | 243 ft | 10.0% |