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Marshall Mesa Area Mountain Bike Trail
Boulder, Colorado
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
11 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 7/10/11 by dmandli |
Difficulty:  Beginner |
| Length: 16 miles | Global Rank: #1683 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Out & Back |
| Ridden: 132 | Wishlist: 24 |
| Avg. Speed: 6.99 mph | Avg. Time: 0hr 48min |
 1 trail check-ins |
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Description: Some single, some doubletrack. Not too much climbing and nothing technical at all, but makes a great night ride.
Description: Some single, some doubletrack. Not too much climbing and nothing technical at all, but makes a great night ride.
added on February 16, 2006 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by jbarker on September 20, 2011
Very easy both technically and athletically. Fun for a beginner, or for a quick easy ride.
reviewed by tickledpickle on September 11, 2011
I access this trail through the Flatirons Vista trailhead, which I find to be more scenic. This is a fairly easy trail with nothing technical - just a bunch of loose rocks and some dry, sandy areas which can get pretty slippery. Awesome sections through the forest, feels so peaceful and far away from civilization but really is so close to town. Beautiful views of the flatirons. Not a muscle and lungs burning workout but worth checking out.
reviewed by alyanne on September 4, 2011
My first 'real' off-road mtb ride ever! started of mellow, open, rolling, gravel. then climb climb climb. finally into the tress I hit the first downhill and take my first spill. loved every minute. good place to get a feel for the bike and see what I have to look forward to on bigger trails.
reviewed by Speedman on May 20, 2009
The first mile is a fun little jaunt up to the community ditch road where you cross CO-93 going west. Follow the community ditch road until you get to the new turn-off that takes you off to the south on new the single-track route. This section is an easy climb to a well-marked trail crossing that directs you left to Doudy Draw or right up into the mountains. Go right and follow the route up to the split where you can go left or right to take the loop. The loop is great shady single-track through the woods. After the loop, return to the Doudy Draw turn off and take that east up a short and steep climb to the top of the ridge. The decent back to CO-93 is high-speed double-track. Overall, nothing technical, but a new & fun after work (and mid-winter) ride.
reviewed by Natural_ on April 23, 2009
This is a great beginner trial. It is relatively flat and tons of fun. It can take a couple hours when you stop to enjoy all of the incredible vistas. I love to ride the Marshall Mesa for its rolling terrain and smooth trails . Beginner to intermidiate level riders should definitley try this one! To go with a guide check out: www.nfga.info. They take folks out on the best trails in Boulder. Most trips include bikes, lunch and transportation.
* Review edited 4/23/2009
Similar Trail: Go to www.NFGA.info to check out some other great guided bike trips.
reviewed by Wiseclam on August 27, 2008
I ride this from the McCaslin Blvd trailhead (2 miles south of Hwy 36) to the Hwy 93 trailhead as an extended commute from Superior to North Boulder. It's not technical and has some very fun downhill singletrack. It's never crowded (at least not in the afternoon - early evening). But it's not a serious, challenging trail by any means so if you are looking for somethnig difficult try another trail.
Similar Trail: Wonderland Lake - Eagle Trail combo
reviewed by Jurassic on June 22, 2007
There's a new trailhead at US 93 for Marshal Mesa. Best way to ride this trail now is to start at 66th street, just about 2 miles past the Costco in Superior, and ride west from the trailhead. Some fun downhill sections, a few rock gardens, and some kickers, and all in all this trail has had some great work done to it. There's a really fun rock drop coming down from the top above Cummunity Ditch just before crossing the Ditch itself. Head West from there and you can hook up to the new sections of MM. This section then heads East back toward the trailhead at 66th St.
* Review edited 6/22/2007
reviewed by arnolda14 on June 5, 2007
This trail gets an undeserved bad rap. My understanding is that they did some trail improvements a few years ago and before that, it was not as good. I really like this ride simply because it's only about 15 minutes from work and I can get a little taste of dirt. It's become my favorite place to take beginners who live in the area because as easy as it is, it definately qualifies as true singletrack. Think of it as a really great bunny-slope. Due to the low elevation and dry climate, you can ride this thing pretty early and late in the year. It's a fun, albeit completely unchallenging and adrenaline-free, ride. If you want true mountain biking, you have to go to the mountains (newsflash!). If you can't go to the mountains, this is probably the next-best thing. If you are a person who is unable to have fun without risking life or limb, don't bother with this one unless you ride it blindfolded.
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