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Flying J Ranch Mountain Bike Trail
Conifer, Colorado
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
9 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 8/20/07 by Lancefan |
Difficulty:  Beginner |
| Length: 2 miles | Global Rank: #1435 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 45 | Wishlist: 43 |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +290/-281 ft |
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Description: Super easy singletrack with a couple of very short challenging sections. Very possibly the best beginner's trail on the Front Range and just a lovely little park. Going clockwise on the Shadow Pine loop, the downhill section just seems to feel longer than what you earned on your climb. Adrenaline junkies should go past the first entrance and then go past the second entrance and then just keep driving until you find a different ride.
Description: Super easy singletrack with a couple of very short challenging sections. Very possibly the best beginner's trail on the Front Range and just a lovely little park. Going clockwise on the Shadow Pine loop, the downhill section just seems to feel longer than what you earned on your climb. Adrenaline junkies should go past the first entrance and then go past the second entrance and then just keep driving until you find a different ride.
added on June 6, 2007 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by skibum on October 14, 2011
You're not going to get much of a workout here, nor will you find any technical fun. It's probably a good trail for a first-timer, but nobody really beyond that unless you're looking for a casual stroll through the woods. It's not just that it's easy, it's also just not very interesting (scenery, flow, etc) compared to other rides in the area. Jeffco has numerous better options.
reviewed by ScipioAmericanus on July 22, 2011
This is a very smooth trail that's not too steep. It would be perfect for the family or a beginner. I like it because I can go ride a few laps after work if I want to take it kinda easy, and it's usually very quiet and serene. I used to ride it on my old Schwinn, so if you don't have a great bike but still want to get off road, then this would be a great choice; just nice, rolling hills.
Similar Trail: Any rolling neighborhood trail
reviewed by bpoll329 on March 26, 2011
A good beginner trail. rode counter-clockwise the clockwise, making for a nice bit a variation
Similar Trail: rustler's loop-fruita
reviewed by mtbgreg1 on November 12, 2009
SUPER EASY is true. This trail is so easy, it's almost laughable.
reviewed by BetterThanAliens on August 2, 2009
Great beginner's trail. I like the fact the loops are short – easy singletrack at 8000+ ft is no joke. The winding section through the trees is great, and it smelled rather fresh. I was here on a Sunday morning around 8:00 and there was plenty of walker/dog traffic. It would be a fun trail to do laps on during the week. Recommended if you're new to the sport or area.
Similar Trail: New to the area!
reviewed by jkovaly on November 10, 2008
I parked at the first entrance and rode up the 'Junction House' connector to the main 'Shadow Pine' loop, highly recommend doing this to add 1mi to the ride. This trail was fast and fun, only 2 minor technical sections but the rest is all beginner stuff, really fun though. I rode the loop in one direction and then back around the other direction. I wish it was 20mi long instead of 3, fun stuff but just enough to get me warmed up to go ride some more over at Meyers Ranch just down the road about 6mi.
reviewed by Lancefan on August 20, 2007
I rode this trail with a beginer so I was able to stop and take a lot of pictures
reviewed by raleighman91 on July 24, 2007
Great warm up ride easy trail nice few technical spots
Similar Trail: Meyers Ranch
reviewed by Lancefan on July 21, 2007
This is a great warm up to all the rides in Evergreen and a good trail to bring your family on. Nice and smooth with a few technical spots.
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