Many people / books claim that the Curly Lake Highline Trail could well be one of the best mtb trails you will ever ride.. anywhere!! I set out early on a beautiful Friday morning and can guarantee you 2 things about this trail.. It is extremely scenic, and it is probably the most strenuous trail I have ever done.. Trail Stats & Information Nearby City: Cardwell | Whithall Length: 23.43 total miles Trail Type: Loop Skill Level: [ What the books say ] Aerobically: very … [Read more...]
The Poison Spider Messa and down Portal was one of last years favorite trails. The Poison Spider Messa is definitely a trail that you either love or hate. This trail can make a grown man cry. Poison Spider Mesa is technically, physically and mentally a challenge. Trail Stats & Information Nearby City: Moab Length: about 12.8 miles Trail Type: Loop or Out & Back Skill Level: Technically moderate to extremely difficult. Physically moderate to extremely … [Read more...]
I really loved the first ride I did in the Kokopelli's Loops Area, I decided to ride an Epic, hitting all the trails in one very long but fantastic ride .. all in all just over 6 hours of excellent sweet mountain biking. Trail Stats & Information Nearby City: Fruita Length: about 41 miles Trail Type: Loops Skill Level: Aerobically: easy – strenuous, Technically: easiest-difficult Duration: 6+ hours Trailhead Elev: 4500 feet Top Elev: 5300 feet Book Description … [Read more...]
Known as the Tabeguache Trails, but it seems that the locals call them the "Lunch Loops". DO NOT make the same mistake I did, and accidentally mention these are in Fruita!!.. These trails are Grand Junctions playground. After the previous rides I did in this area, I was really looking forward to these trails, as so many people mentioned trails such as "Gunny Loop", "The Ribbon" and of course "Holy Cross" Trail Stats & Information Nearby City: Grand Junction Length: You … [Read more...]
Fruita / Grand Junction has a fantastic reputation among mountain bikers, and many even rate it as the best mountain biking region in the USA. As soon as I reached Fruita, I knew I was going to love riding these trails, but was I up for a surprise, a very pleasant one!! . Trail Stats & Information Nearby City: Fruita Length: 17.2 miles Trail Type: Loops Skill Level: Aerobically: easy – strenuous, Technically: easiest-difficult Duration: 2 - 3.5 hours Trailhead Elev: … [Read more...]
Another one of Crested Butte's favorite trails, the Dyke Trail. I woke up this morning to rain!!, I waited until 11 o clock, and decided to go ahead with the ride. Did the Dyke trail live up to her reputation? Trail Stats & Information Nearby City: Crested Butte Length: 14.1 total miles Trail Type: Loop Skill Level: Aerobically: moderate to strenuous, with a fair amount of climbing at altitude. Technically: easiest-difficult Duration: 2 to 4 hours Trailhead Elev: 9000 … [Read more...]
Heil Valley Ranch Trail. The Wapiti Trail and Ponderosa loop was one of the Trails I had found in books, and had planned to ride it, however I soon learned from riders on the forums that there were new trails linking to this Trail, and they all suggested the following: ==> Up Wapiti Trail ==> Left onto Ponderosa ==> Left onto Wild Turkey ==> Left onto Picture Rock, 5.5 miles downhill ==> Turn around at Lyons and head back up Picture Rock 5.5miles ==> Left onto Wild Turkey … [Read more...]
Sourdough Trail This trail was recommended by quite a few people, and I was very excited about riding this trail for the first time.. But did my excitement last? Trail Stats & Information Nearby City: Ward Length: 12.2 total miles Trail Type: Out-and-Back Skill Level: Technically moderate. Physically moderate to challenging Duration: Advanced Riders, 2 - 2.5 hours; Intermediate Riders, 3 - 3.5 hours Season: May to October Trailhead Elev: 9200 feet Top Elev: 1020 … [Read more...]
Betasso Preserve This trail brought back some bad memories, last year while testing this trail, my girlfriend broke 4 ribs, and to make things worse, it was our very first ride for our 2008 Mountain Bike Madness Tour. It was our first, and her last ride of that tour. But, breaking 4 ribs does not make it a bad trail.. Ooohh no, the Betasso Preserve Trail is an absolute Gem!! This trail is rated easy, and it is easy, but it is also very easy to do yourself some serious damage. This is / can … [Read more...]
Plantation Trail When I approached the West Virginia Mountain Biking Forums to find out what the "Best" trails were,the Plantation Trail was way on the top of the list. After having so much trouble finding up to date trail info, I was lucky that this trail is pretty easy and straight forward to ride. So, it was time to hit the Plantation, and see for myself if it deserves a spot in the "Big League" Trail Info: Nearby City: Davis Length: 19.7 total miles Trail Type: Loop Skill … [Read more...]
