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Bear Creek Lake Park Mountain Bike Trail
Lakewood, Colorado
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
7 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 5/21/07 by JJonas |
Difficulty:  Beginner |
| Length: 10 miles | Global Rank: 829 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 97 | Wishlist: 42 |
| Avg. Speed: 8.52 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 4min |
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Description: This is a good trail system to ride when the foothills and mountains are covered in snow. Located just to the south of Green Mountain, it provides a close-in alternative for riders to get some exercise in the winter months. I rode it in late December and was practically the only person in the entire park. The trails are generally singletrack, although a few are shared with horses (with associated issues). There is one minor hill climb but many ups and downs throughout the park. There are a variety of trail options and directions, but given the size of the park, it is impossible to get lost here. Ridden at high speeds and high energy, you can still get a good workout on this system. Most of the trails are well kept and the ones I hit were very low on the technical scale. Probably similar to the trail that goes around the western base of Green Mountain. Nonetheless, it made for a nice change. I believe the park also hosts a MTB race - which is what got me curious enough to check it out.
Description: This is a good trail system to ride when the foothills and mountains are covered in snow. Located just to the south of Green Mountain, it provides a close-in alternative for riders to get some exercise in the winter months. I rode it in late December and was practically the only person in the entire park. The trails are generally singletrack, although a few are shared with horses (with associated issues). There is one minor hill climb but many ups and downs throughout the park. There are a variety of trail options and directions, but given the size of the park, it is impossible to get lost here. Ridden at high speeds and high energy, you can still get a good workout on this system. Most of the trails are well kept and the ones I hit were very low on the technical scale. Probably similar to the trail that goes around the western base of Green Mountain. Nonetheless, it made for a nice change. I believe the park also hosts a MTB race - which is what got me curious enough to check it out.
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NEARBY TRAILS
- Mount Falcon Park in Morrison (1.2 miles away)
- Green Mountain in Denver (3.3 miles away)
- Matthews Winters in Morrison (3.4 miles away)
- Red Rocks/ Dakota Ridge in Denver (3.4 miles away)
- Lair O' The Bear/Bear Creek Trail in Morrison (4.6 miles away)
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by arnolda14 on June 6, 2009
yeah, this is a fun, easy ride. I took a friend here who had never been mountain biking and she had a great time so I think this is a really good spot to introduce someone to the sport. Nice views. The lake is nice. Bring your fishing gear and a picnic.
reviewed by jkovaly on November 16, 2008
This trail is well built and rides very fast, Mount Carbon Loop is the main trail with several other trails connecting to it. Mount Carbon itself is the only real climb, the rest of the trails have only slight grades. The entire trail system is about 10mi, I rode it twice at an average 9mph, great fun ! The park is excellent but watch out for coyotes, came around the corner and met a couple of them, apparently they are fairly common in this park.
Similar Trail: Flying J Ranch
reviewed by Lancefan on December 1, 2006
This trail is VERY easy. It is a great beginer trail, or a great trail to start little kids on.
* Review edited 12/1/2006
reviewed by jeeper on October 14, 2006
Another great low elevation trail. Lots of variety. Everything from dense forest, water features, smooth flat singletrack, rocky hills, two good climbs and great views of the lake and metro area. There is a great map available at any of the picnic areas or go to www.lakewood.org and click on "Bear Creek Lake Park Area Map" (right side of page) for a excellent PDF map of the area and trails. The advice for parking and riding into the park is right on. It will save you $$$ and it is a short fun ride into the park.
reviewed by Kagalli on September 2, 2006
This is a great trail for beginners. I've just gotten into mountain biking for about a few months, and I really like this trail. I did the Carbon Loop and it's a pretty decent lengthed trail with a variety of nice scenery. The terrain is pretty mild with easy rock sections here and there that's pretty beginner friendly. I'd definitely do this again and would recommend it to anyone wanting to get a feel for mountain biking for the first time or just anybody wanting a casual, fun ride.
reviewed by mountaingrover on August 24, 2005
Good easy mix of singletrack and paved trails and dirt. Nothing terribly challenging, but a nice ride for a mixed ability level group before or after work.
reviewed by schwingletrack on May 25, 2005
This trail is fun in the winter months..really alot to do out there. Drove by there on 5-21-05..saw a race going on..can someone give me some info?
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