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Avg Rating:	13 trail reviews
Status: Open updated 4/30/07 by dsardinta Closed Open Wet / Sketchy	Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 13 miles	Global Rank: 821
Tread: Singletrack	Configuration: Loop
Ridden: 78	Wishlist: 36
Avg. Speed: 6.45 mph	Avg. Time: 2hr 13min

 

Buffalo Creek in Pine

 

Keystone Resort in Dillon

 

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Mount Falcon Park in Morrison

 

  
reviewed by CR-MTBClimber on August 15, 2009

I always get 2700+ vertical gain when I start at the Mayhelm Gulch trailhead off of HWY 6. Large parking lot but it will overflow after 8 am on the wknds. BTW - Trail use for "MTBer's only" allowed on even weekend days, the odd days are hiker only! Great trail, very fast, a couple of steep technical sections but gets an intermediate from me.* Review edited 8/15/2009

* Review edited 10/17/2009

  
reviewed by samuel_sprague on August 5, 2009

Good trail. A more remote feel than most open space parks. Regarding what direction to go, clockwise gets the double track out of the way but leaves more climbing at the end.

  
reviewed by kuala_tahan on July 13, 2009

Strictly in terms of singletrack, this is an amazing trail. Majority of the trail is tight, long, smooth, flowing singletrack, some of the most fun I've ever ridden. Rode the trail clockwise and it was great, can absolutely rip. A bunch of climbing, but not too bad as it tends to be gradual, nothing super steep. Trail isn't even remotely technical, it's all just smooth singletrack with a couple fire-road type deals. Fairly crowded, so be careful. Also, a schedule for weekend use - even weekend days are for bikers, odd weekend days are for hikers, so keep that in mind. Highly recommend this trail if you're looking for fast, smooth singletrack and no technical riding.

* Review edited 7/13/2009

Similar Trail: Nelson Loop at Hall Ranch

  
reviewed by stillfat on December 1, 2008

A great singletrack alternative for those shell-shocked from all the technical madness of most Front Range trails. I've tried both ways and although kind of a tough call, I think clockwise is better. This could just be because it puts the doubletrack connector at the beginning of the ride and out of the way rather than at the end. The fun thing to do is to ride mid-week at like 10am and just bomb it, not having to worry about crashing into anyone head-on, which is a real possibility on weekends. On weekends, give a shout out going around blind corners - do yourself and the rest of us a favor. I haven't tried climbing Mayhem from Route 6 yet, but I think I will next time. 10,000 idiots in Subarus at the trailhead can't be wrong...

Similar Trail: Nothing similar I know of in Front Range.

  
reviewed by jkovaly on October 20, 2008

This is some great singletrack ! The trail is very smooth, basically groomed with almost no technical sections other than a few tight switchbacks. That said, the aerobic level is very high, be ready to really huff it up some steep climbs and be careful on those downhills ! Overall a great trail for getting into shape without fighting a lot of rocks or loose sand. The trail is bi-directional so be careful, almost knocked into some other riders around a blind corner or two. The trail usage alternates between hikers and bikers although this loop is really built for MTB'rs more than anything. They should make this trail uni-directional and just alternate the direction, it would be safer and everyone could share it without worrying about which day it was...

* Review edited 10/20/2008

  
reviewed by haupt on September 22, 2008

This ride is truly epic. Amazing views coupled with great terrain = fun ride.

  
reviewed by Jurassic on July 21, 2008

Ride this trail CLOCKWISE. There's some great Singletrack sections on the Travois Trail that are best riden going downhill. The Elk Trail is Doubletrack/Fireroad that passes through some pretty sandy areas.

Similar Trail: This trail resembles NOTHING similar to the Buffalo Creek Area.

  
reviewed by yellowdman on June 22, 2008

I rode this trail starting from the lower lot and riding the trail counter clockwise. It was awesome. It has some good distance not to steep climbs, a couple of technical sections, some tight switchbacks and some fun downhill sections. I would have to rate it a geen/blue. It's around a 13 mile loop

  
reviewed by Kranney on October 12, 2007

We started from the new parking lot off of 6, I believe it is the Mayhem Creek trailhead. Made for a nice 17 mile loop with a downhill finish.

Similar Trail: Buffalo Creek

  
reviewed by skibum on October 6, 2007

What this trail lacks in technical interest, it makes up for in scenery as much of the time you are perched above a precipitous drop to Clear Creek Canyon a thousand feet below. Great atmosphere for a ride. There's also an extended climb with many tight switchbacks that will challenge most riders.

* Review edited 7/20/2008

  
reviewed by arnolda14 on June 5, 2007

I thought the tread was a little loose - not horrible but kind of disappointing. There's nothing technical about this trail but it's a good physical challenge on account of its length. This would be a good pick for a roadie who wants to check out a mtn. ride. Scenery-wise, this is a nice area, though not really postcard material. This is right near the gambling towns so watch out for drunk drivers on your way home. There are designated biker/hiker days so check out the schedule before you go.

  
reviewed by gravitysesh on July 20, 2006

This trail kicked my a$$! I am not in the best of shape, but by the time I reached the easement through the private property, I was cramping from fatigue and dehydration. Other than that, it was a lot of fun. Not much for technical riding, but in the downhill sections, you can really get moving. We went in the morning when it was cool- I couldn't imagine doing this in the heat of the day though! I loved this ride and will continue to try to get into shape so I can enjoy the beautiful scenery instead of trying to keep from barfing a lung. PS- It took us 2 hrs and 40 minutes, but we had to stop for a while until a rattlesnake got off the path. Keep your eyes and ears open for them... he has a bunch of buddies up there I'm sure!

  
reviewed by lostcause on July 19, 2006

Jefferson County has implimented an alternating use schedule here to seperate hikers and bikers on the weekends.Bikers even # days, Hikers odd #days

Similar Trail: Buffalo Creek

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