Indian Creek 50 Mile

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52.6 mile 84.6 kilometer out and back
85% Runnable
Intermediate/Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 10,238' 3,121 m
Descent: -10,251' -3,125 m
High: 8,040' 2,451 m
Low: 5,858' 1,785 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 7% (4°)
Max Grade: 36% (20°)

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“A fall race, just south of Denver.”

— Nick Good

Official Details: humanpotentialrunning.com/races/indian-creek-fifties

Featured Race - Oct 13, 2018

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Overview

The course features three loops, increasing in difficulty, as your legs tire.

Need to Know

Located in a Colorado State Park; entrance fees apply.

Runner Notes

Runnable, non-technical singletrack trails.

Description

The race takes place in Roxborough State Park, south of Denver, Colorado. The first loop climbs briefly to 8,000 feet, then drops down into the valley through mile 7, before climbing back to the start/finish area at mile 15 (at 7,500 feet).

The second loop starts with a gentle descent through mile 21, before climbing back to the start/finish at mile 34. The final loop descends through mile 47 before a final, steep climb to the finish.

Flora & Fauna

Deer, fox, pine scrub woodlands, and Douglas fir forest.

History & Background

Roxborough State Park is known for its dramatic red-rock formations, wildflowers, and wildlife.

Contacts

Local Club: Human Potential Running Series

Jun 12, 2019: Ultra Stories – Episode 66: Stephanie Bales Running Divine

May 21, 2019: Ultra Stories – Episode 65: LIVE with Marge Hickman, Steve Siguaw, and The Leadville Trail 100

May 15, 2019: Ultra Stories – Episode 64: Rob Steger of Training For Ultra

Land Manager: Colorado Parks & Wildlife - Roxborough State Park

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Meadow on Indian Creek Loop.

Meadow on Indian Creek Loop.

Looking down at Roxborough State Park.

Looking down at Roxborough State Park.

The trail leads mostly through pine forest however it has a couple points where the scenery breaks up to some great landscapes.

The trail leads mostly through pine forest howe…

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A sign marking the boundary between the National Forest and the the Pike Hill Open Space.

A sign marking the boundary between the Nationa…

The start of the real Colorado Trail.

The start of the real Colorado Trail.

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