Review: I liked this trail. I would have given it 3.5 stars, maybe a little higher if i could. I definitely think its more fun to ride counter clockwise. Pros- fun, twisty, turny, short enough loop that it can be ridden by all skill levels by doing as many laps as you like. Nice wooded trail. Cons- very sandy in spots, lots of horse traffic. This trail will definitely go into my rotation.

Review: Super easy, but silly fun. Did two laps tonight for the first time to try out a new light and to prepare for a 23 hour race. Will be back for sure for more night laps... Would be pretty "meh" in the daylight.

Review: Rode this trail today with my wife, who is a beginner in need of a confidence-builder. this trail was the perfect choice. Nothing that could be called technical or hazardous. I admit, though, that I loved it enough to give it a second lap (alone this time). Ridden a bit faster and harder, this was a genuine thrill on my rigid CroMo 29'er. Also, scenery is hard to beat, and we were the only riders on the trail.

Review: Excellent Beginner MTB trail. Just got back into cycling (MTB) after 15 years and 30 lbs. later. Nice loop. Nice easy rollers, good interval training. Trail did seem very sandy. Be mindful of the number of equestrians on the trail...

Review: This is a mellow 5 mile loop. It is slightly downhill for the first 3 miles, then slightly uphill the the last two miles. There is some loose sand in the middle, but it's rideable with some practice. Unlike many Front Range trails, this one has a fair amount of shade so it's good for hot mid-day rides. This is a great place for beginners to build their confidence.

Similar Trail: Ridgeline Open Space Trail

Review: Nice scenery but way to much sand and horse crap.

Review: GREAT local trail system. This system is not a monster downhill track by any means, but it is a really nice smooth flowing single track that is not only fun for beginners but great for the local rider who wants to take it easy for the day. I am in agreement with the previous reviews about this place. The shade is nice so you can ride here in the middle of the summer, the short stints of downhill are fun with some nice switchbacks thrown in, the uphill is smooth and non intimidating for beginners, and it's fast. The only two things that are kinda lame is all the sand in areas which can really put a damper on your speed, and all the horses. If you are a beginner are you are taking a beginner out this is the place to go. It has all the parts of a great single track XC system without the technical aspects to scare away the new comer.

Review: This is one of my favorite trails along the front range of Colorado but since it's so easy to get to from I-25 and between Denver and Colorado Springs it is often really busy on weekends. Also horses are allowed which both gives you something to watch out for around corners and also some things to dodge on the trail itself. The trail is very different depending on which direction you ride. The trail head is basically at the top of the loop so you always descend then climb back to where you started. Riding counter-clockwise is faster since the low point is at about three miles and the visibility going down is pretty good. After a very fast ride I'm warmed up and ready for the two mile climb of nearly 1000' back to the car. Riding clockwise I need to be on the brakes quite a bit at the start because of the limited visibility and the steeper descent. Riding clockwise is a little easier however since the three mile climb is a little easier. I usually ride counter-clockwise because those first three miles are really fun.

Similar Trail: Memmen Ridge

Review: Great trail for some fast up and down looptyloops! It feels like you are going downhill the whole time because every climb is quickly followed withsome fun turns and downhill. Great for a beginer. This trail gave my wife the confidence to ride and to realize single track can be fun not just scary. Watch out for horses...

Review: I have gone to this trail 5 days in a row. Its my favorite trail. Its like my second home, i ride alone, and there is never anyone there.

Review: Most of the trail is under the cover of ponderosa pine forest with a few short sections out in the open, making this trail great for a hot day. The trail surface is very sandy and hard-packed enough to ride but there are a few areas where the sand is deep enough to make riding a little hazardous even on mountain bike tires. As others have posted, the loop is more fun CCW which saves most of the sand for the uphill. My 7 year old son rode the loop in 43 minutes including a short stop for a snack.

* Review edited 7/17/2011

Similar Trail: Greenland Meadow

Review: Fun trail, perfect for begginners! My wife who is a new singletrack rider loved it. Go CCW and the downhill is better. You get almost 3 miles of DH if you go this way, but watch for horses. The 2 mile climb back up to the lot was easy and the whole ride only took 50 mins. I wanted to do it a second time.

Review: Ok so this trail is easy! However it is still really fun, a good thee mile downhill on smooth hard pack. I think Colorado's front range lacks easy trails, and I think they are defiantly needed to get people into the sport. I took my newbie lady friend and she had a great time. I'm giving it four stars for a great green level trail.

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Review: If you want to crank some laps on fast, flowy singletrack, this ride is just the ticket. There's nothing more technical than a moderately tight switchback and a couple sandy areas. Other than that, its pure, smooth sailing. CCW is my preferred direction--it does mean you finish with the steeper climb on the sandy parts, but you get to start of with over three miles of almost all downhill on perfect hardpack. The downhill is gradual enough to be non-threatening, but just steep enough to have some real fun. Most of the trail has some very nice flow. This would be a great place to bring a beginner for his/her first off road bike excursion. I usually don't care for rides that have no technical challenges, but this one is pretty fun. At only 5 miles with 300ft of climbing, you may need to do a few laps to get a workout.

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