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When you ride with Bikes and Trails of Colorado,
Inc. ®™ we pick you up and take you to the top.
You will then ride Downhill for the most part. If you
would like to bike on your own, there are over 1,844
miles of great Bike Trails in Colorado.
Bikes and Trails always recommends letting someone know where
you will be riding and riding with a buddy. Always
carry enough water and wear a helmet.
Colorado trails vary in difficulty from those
for Beginners to Moderate, Difficult, and trails for Technical
riders. We recommend getting maps and as much information
as you can before trying any trail. For those who are fit
and have adjusted to the elevation, here are just a few of
the great trails you may like to try within easy driving distance
from downtown Denver along with phone numbers where you can
get up-to-date information and / or maps of these trails.
The times listed do not include time to get to the trailheads;
they represent the time on the bike.
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Distance: |
5.1 miles |
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Elevation Gain: |
1,120 feet |
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Difficulty: |
Moderate
to difficult - Steep climbs, switchbacks |
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Surface: |
Rocky
single track |
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Time: |
2-3
hours |
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Maps:
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Jefferson
County Open Space Apex Park map call 303-271-5925 |
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Distance: |
15.8 miles |
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Elevation Gain: |
About 100 feet |
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Difficulty: |
Easy |
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Surface: |
Paved
road & trail |
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Time: |
1-1½
hours |
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Information:
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Chatfield
State Park 303-791-7275 |
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Distance: |
4 miles out and back |
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Elevation Gain: |
About 1,300 feet |
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Difficulty: |
Moderate
with difficult sections. Exertion high on return trip
climb. |
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Surface: |
Loose
rocky single track |
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Time: |
1-2
hours |
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Maps:
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Jefferson
County Open Space 303-271-5925 |
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Distance: |
4.8 miles |
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Elevation Gain: |
About 600 feet |
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Difficulty: |
Easy
to moderate |
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Surface: |
Smooth
single track |
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Time: |
1
hour |
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Maps:
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Elk
Meadow park map Jefferson County Open Space 303-271-5925 |
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Distance: |
24 miles round-trip |
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Elevation Gain: |
2,500 feet |
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Difficulty: |
Exertion
high / strenuous |
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Surface: |
Paved
road |
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Time: |
3-4
hours |
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Maps:
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USGS
map Golden Gate, Ralston Buttes and Black Hawk Quads.
Colorado State Highway Department |
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Distance: |
5.1 miles |
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Elevation Gain: |
500 feet |
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Difficulty: |
Easy
to moderate, one descent is difficult. |
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Surface: |
Smooth
single track for the most part.
Rocky switchbacks |
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Time: |
1-2
hours |
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Maps:
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Matthews/Winters
Park Maps Jefferson County Open Space 303-271-5925 |
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