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Pineridge Natural Area Mountain Bike Trail
Fort Collins, Colorado
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
6 trail reviews |
| Status: |
Difficulty:  Beginner |
| Length: 7 miles | Global Rank: #2160 |
| Tread: Doubletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 36 | Wishlist: 7 |
| Avg. Speed: 11.01 mph | Avg. Time: 0hr 38min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +612/-525 ft |
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Description: The Pineridge Natural Area features a small lake (Dixon Reservoir), wetlands, a forested hillside, and prairie in a small, but beautiful basin on the western edge of Fort Collins. Because of the amenable trails, abundant wildlife , and proximity to Fort Collins, itís trails are used for all types of recreation. The trails in the area are part of a network managed by the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas. These combine to make for some great riding that is within easy pedaling distance of town. The Pineridge area offers a network of over 7 miles of double and singletrack trails suitable for beginners and intermediates. Most trails lack technical challenge but offer some small steep climbs and fun fast descents on smooth trails. The timberline trail is the most popular and offers up some short rocky technical sections. Pineridge can be a destination for riding or can be a starting point for longer rides in the area. The Pineridge Natural Area is adjacent to other natural areas such as, Maxwell, and Reservoir Ridge and Larimer Horsetooth Reservoir offering additional riding opportunities.
Description: The Pineridge Natural Area features a small lake (Dixon Reservoir), wetlands, a forested hillside, and prairie in a small, but beautiful basin on the western edge of Fort Collins. Because of the amenable trails, abundant wildlife , and proximity to Fort Collins, itís trails are used for all types of recreation. The trails in the area are part of a network managed by the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas. These combine to make for some great riding that is within easy pedaling distance of town. The Pineridge area offers a network of over 7 miles of double and singletrack trails suitable for beginners and intermediates. Most trails lack technical challenge but offer some small steep climbs and fun fast descents on smooth trails. The timberline trail is the most popular and offers up some short rocky technical sections. Pineridge can be a destination for riding or can be a starting point for longer rides in the area. The Pineridge Natural Area is adjacent to other natural areas such as, Maxwell, and Reservoir Ridge and Larimer Horsetooth Reservoir offering additional riding opportunities.
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by rxp_rider on October 22, 2011
Great trail for beginners. Took my girl there for her first mountain biking trip. Its got very little elevation change, and the small roots/rocks are great introducing you to what you'll see on a "real" trail. I still enjoyed it, short and flows nice.
reviewed by DanK_NoCo on August 14, 2011
A great place to take someone who's never been off trail. My kids, who just got their first mtn bikes, love this trail. There are a few steep spot where they can get a taste of what they'll find at other trails.
reviewed by JokerFSU on June 3, 2010
Smooth and fun afterwork ride. Busy with hikers, bikers and fishermen, but a worthy afterwork ride that will get you the fix you need. You can connect to a couple other trails and even get over to the park on Horsetooth road that has a fun trials course.
reviewed by jmvdigital on July 13, 2009
Pretty smooth and easy. Rolling hills, a few short climbs. Mostly, it's a great place for a new mountain biker, or if you just want to get in a quick easy ride close to Fort Collins. Just because it's easy and short doesn't necessarily mean it only deserves 2 stars. It's all relative of who's riding.
* Review edited 7/13/2009
Similar Trail: Maxwell
reviewed by skibum on December 10, 2008
Unusually flat--zero aerobic factor. Almost rock free--near zero technical factor. Some stretches can be fun to push speed as they are buff and kinda swoopy. Really only recommended as a mileage adder in conjunction with other area trails. I give it only two stars not just because it's short and easy, but because it's not particularly interesting--there are other short easy rides chich are more entertaining.
* Review edited 1/4/2012
reviewed by dauw on June 18, 2006
Smooth singletrack network. Nothing too technical, with some climbing onto the ridges. Foothills trail connects at the north end, north of Dixon Reservoir. Access that trail for a technical climb. If you need more for a workout, ride faster.
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