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Ridgeline Open Space Trail Mountain Bike Trail
Castle Rock, Colorado
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
9 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 4/9/09 by maddslacker |
Difficulty:  Beginner |
| Length: 8 miles | Global Rank: #1895 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 47 | Wishlist: 22 |
| Avg. Speed: 0.16 mph | Avg. Time: 50hr 0min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +4,684/-4,627 ft | |
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Description: This trail system is all singletrack. There is nothing technical other than switchbacks, and it has some short but steep climbs. Access it from any trailhead, pick a loop and do several laps. The climbs are good exercise, the switchbacks keep you on your toes and the view of the front range is amazing. If you live in the area, this is a great after work ride, or for getting in shape after a long winter. The official town trail map is here: http://www.crgov.com/Files/Ridgeline%20Open%20Space%20Map.pdf
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Description: This trail system is all singletrack. There is nothing technical other than switchbacks, and it has some short but steep climbs. Access it from any trailhead, pick a loop and do several laps. The climbs are good exercise, the switchbacks keep you on your toes and the view of the front range is amazing. If you live in the area, this is a great after work ride, or for getting in shape after a long winter. The official town trail map is here: http://www.crgov.com/Files/Ridgeline%20Open%20Space%20Map.pdf
added on April 9, 2009 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by luv2mtb on May 12, 2012
Have ridden many different trails in over a dozen states; this rates top 3 as far as fun factor. I'm a low-lander so the elevation made it a tough workout but it was still awesome. This place is beautifully laid out hard-pack singletrack flowing through high prairie/desert landscape. It tends to be very flowy, stress-free fun-filled singletrack. Dont let the green fool you-there's nothing technical out here, but there are a few places where too much speed will get you in trouble, and blind corners might yield close calls with pedestrian traffic.
Similar Trail: Phils World in Cortez, CO
reviewed by Ceeski on April 18, 2012
This is the first "green" trail that I've really enjoyed. What it lacks in being technical, it makes up for in fun, which for me is just as important. I rode the ten-mile outer loop clockwise from the Coachline Trailhead, and I'm pretty sure either direction would be about the same. It's a great early season trail, and I think you have to give kudos to whoever designed it, they really squeezed a lot of rolling track and short climbs into a very small area, plus there's a ton of side trails so you can bail out at anytime if you have a mechanical. I really wish I would've hit this trail sooner instead of wasting my time on Green Mountain.
reviewed by UniballLenny on April 2, 2012
Pleasently Surprised! Yea it's pretty easy, and mot very long but it was really fun. It's close to home, great views and is really great for testing out new gear and getting in some exercise. And on some of the downhills you can get up to 30mph!? I recommend it for anyone.
reviewed by Shades1 on December 16, 2011
I don't consider myself an advanced rider but I can hit this trail without stopping. It does have some pretty big up like on the side of the hill overlooking the last sub section of the meadows. It's close to the house, seldom crowed and you get decent views of the mountains along with Castle Rock including Clear Sky School/Park.
reviewed by bbitsky on September 9, 2011
Nice trail. lots of offshoots. Kids can ride this fairly easily, but there are some areas they may struggle. Good uphill climbs. We love it.
reviewed by monkeygurl on May 7, 2011
They've recently added a few more miles of single track to the open space. Some of the new sections are a little "rooty" and soft sand - especially the new trail on the back side. They've also had some car break-ins at the trailhead.
reviewed by maddslacker on March 30, 2011
Flowly, wide, graded singletrack. There is nothing technical, but it has some decent climbs. Good place to take beginners.
reviewed by skibum on October 3, 2010
This one proved to be better than expected. Sure, it's non-technical prairie singletrack, mostly buffed like most suburban "open space" trails, but there are some extended climbs and much of the trail bobs and weaves through the brush with pretty nice flow. There are roller coaster sections and the grade on the climbs is easy, so this would be a great newbie trail. There are some good places to get speed and a few bumps are just big enough to offer some light air time. Do beware, though, as there are plenty of other trail users and lots of blind corners.
reviewed by scaggm1 on May 26, 2009
Ok this is an a pretty nice ride with some loops. It is very rolling with some good grades and some Alice swithbacks, perfect for after work. if you get out by the water tank northeast, turn around and ride back to stay off the main drag road ride back to the trailhead. The views of the subdivsion ruin it, but there are some good vistas. easy to get to but hard to find. park at the park and go up Avery on the West side of school, and look left for trail head. don't let the concrete scare you it turns into nice single track. Good ride for someone not used to big downhills or long uphills of the front range An excecutive ride, kind of a par three for mtb bikes. You could bring your other half with you for a nice walk. Great ride that does not require a run on 470 though the traffic. Not too! crowded YET!* Review edited 5/26/2009
* Review edited 5/26/2009
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