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8 trail reviews |
Difficulty:  - Intermediate |
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| Length: 5 miles | Global Rank: #5438 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Lariat |
| Ridden: 60 | Wishlist: 11 |
| 0 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +200 // -300 feet |
| Average Speed: 2.5 mph | Average Time: 2hr 0min |
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Description
From the parking area, ride up jeep road to top of ridge. Connect on Mary's Loop doubletrack. Pass Mack Ridge on right and Moore Fun on left at top of ridge. Follow Mary's doubletrack past Lions Loop singletrack on right. Take the next right on doubletrack. This doubletrack ends with a drop of singletrack down to the next bench. The singletrack follows along the edge of the rim along the Colorado River. Very scenic. Trail returns near the begining of the doubletrack (end of Handcuffs), or continue along rim (Steve's Loop). This trail can be connected with Mary's Loop, Lions Loop, or any other area trail for a longer ride. Great views of the river.
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Description
From the parking area, ride up jeep road to top of ridge. Connect on Mary's Loop doubletrack. Pass Mack Ridge on right and Moore Fun on left at top of ridge. Follow Mary's doubletrack past Lions Loop singletrack on right. Take the next right on doubletrack. This doubletrack ends with a drop of singletrack down to the next bench. The singletrack follows along the edge of the rim along the Colorado River. Very scenic. Trail returns near the begining of the doubletrack (end of Handcuffs), or continue along rim (Steve's Loop). This trail can be connected with Mary's Loop, Lions Loop, or any other area trail for a longer ride. Great views of the river.
added by dauw 
on November 23, 2007
on November 23, 2007Part of the Kokopelli Area Trails trail system.
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Review: Steve's is a fun way to extend the riding in this area. Nothing too challenging, very great views, some decent singletrack. I wouldn't come out here to ride this trail alone, but certainly worth doing if you're out here looking to extend the Mary's/Horsethief a bit.
Similar Trail: Mary's
Similar Trail: Mary's
Review: Getting to Steve's via Mary's can be a challenge on your lungs. be sure to bring your camera, the view is awesome. The trail is now somewhat packed due to the rain. also bring a map or you will be searching for the correct trail to get out for some time. Technical in some areas.
Review: Much like the other rides in the Kokopelli Trail system, Steve's loop provides an interesting set of challenges. Climb up the Mary's loop ascent from the Loma parking lot. Drop into Steve's Loop and enjoy a fast singletrack with a smaller amount of technical sections than the other trails in this system. Outside of the Mary's Loop section you have to ride before Steve's Loop, I would compare this trail to some of the beginner or early intermediate trails in the area. The most technical parts of this trail is actually on Marys loop's back side as you approach Steve's Loop. I would recommend riding back down Mary's Loop the same way you came for a slightly longer, but different ride.
Similar Trail: Rustler's Loop on Kokopelli Trail System
Similar Trail: Rustler's Loop on Kokopelli Trail System
Review: Great desert ride
Similar Trail: Desert Trails, marys loop and holy cross
Similar Trail: Desert Trails, marys loop and holy cross
Review: Add Steve's Loop to another longer ride or ride it as a lollipop with Mary's Loop. Fast in places, a few technical parts, great views overlooking the Colorado River.
Similar Trail: Western Rim (Rabbit Valley), Mary's Loop (Kokopelli)
Similar Trail: Western Rim (Rabbit Valley), Mary's Loop (Kokopelli)
Review: Absolutely beautiful. Smooth rolling singletrack that skirts the rim of a canyon. A couple of technical sections keep you honest but most of this ride is relaxing. Very cool.
Similar Trail: All of KoKopelli Trail System
Similar Trail: All of KoKopelli Trail System
Review: Steve's Loop/Handcuffs is the very definition of "Sweet Singletrack." Sometimes buff, sometimes technical, always entertaining. The geology is quite unique as well as very picturesque. It's impossible to imagine anybody not falling in love with this ride!
Similar Trail: Anything off the Loma exit.
Similar Trail: Anything off the Loma exit.
Recommendations
Slickrock (100%)Zippety Do Dah (100%)
Rustlers Loop (83%)
Mary's Loop / Horsethief Bench (83%)
Prime Cut (67%)
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