Review: I ran out to catch this one before the USFS closes it for the summer, maybe longer. As a highly touted trail network close to other trails I really like (Sourdough, S. St Vrain, Buchanan Pass), my expectations were high. In the end, I found it to be an okay ride, but not worth the drive. There were interesting spots, but long stretches of less interesting trail inbetween. I'm sure it's better to go with a local who's mapped out the best routes. Even taking that into account though, I can't account for the popularity of this trail.

Similar Trail: Sourdough, South St Vrain and Buchanan Pass and the entire network that connects these trails. Also Golden Gate Canyon State Park.

Review: A LBS near Boulder recommended this trial instead of Betasso. I wasn't disappointed. Found our way to Sugar Magnolia for a good down, then up hill romp. The TH map is vague and outdated, but re-root was great fun. Some sand, yes, but not much. Check out the videos

Similar Trail: Buffalo Creek, Heil Valley Ranch

Review: I rode this today for the first time and it blows. There are logging trucks everywhere and sand pits around every bend. Driving up there from Boulder was a big disappointment. Should have just ridden the Betasso like I usually do...

Similar Trail: The sand pit at the Valmont Bike Park

Review: Awesome Trails!!! I will be coming here a ton!

Review: Good flowing singletrack. The key to avoiding the sandy trails and trails more heavily use by equestrians is to stay south of CR 132. More parking is available down CR132 not just by the hwy. Some newer trails are available where Root Canal is listed on the map called Re-root. Most of the trails in this area outline the camping areas. These trails often cross jeep trails accessing the campsites. The jeep trails offer easy access back to your car or to other trails.

Review: In response to the "negative" comments: The trick to enjoying the Nederland area trails is to know the trail network. There are LOTS of trails in the West Mag area of which the perimeter trails are the most interesting and fun, some run as far south as Rollinsville (Schoolbus comes to mind) easily building up to a 20, 30+ mile ride. Those trails are more technical and rewarding than just dinking in the immediate West Mag spaghetti network as those reviewers have. The East Mag trails (Red Dot, Blue Dot, Reboot, etc.) are not as popular or shown on most available maps and tend towards more challenging, technical and steeper climbs and descents. There are several spots I challenge one to ride over (log crossings, rock drops, etc.). The locals (myself included) don't readily advertise all the biking possibilities around Ned, of which there are many (including trails that bring you back to Boulder), and prefer it that way! Having said that, the best map to purchase is the "Boulder Nederland" one by Sky Terrain. Even then some trails are not listed and the best bet is to talk to some locals to find them...

* Review edited 9/4/2009

Similar Trail: South St. Vrain

Review: Very fun twisty trails. Some good climbing and quick descents and a nice speedy run through an aspen grove. there is some sand in sections that you have to push through but nothing to kill your buzz. Very pretty in there, the forest is sort of magical feeling and earns the names Hobbit 1,2 & 3. My friends were complaining about too many unnecessary tight turns on the trail as it does snake a lot.

Review: Great trail network. I used to think there was nothing too tough here, but every time I go back I ride new trails and this place has everything; tough climbs, some fun downhills, real nice stretches of singletrack, rock gardens. Easy to get lost in this network, but that's half the fun of riding. Good place to explore some trails, as there has to be about 40-50 miles of trails back here. Go mid-day and explore like crazy.

* Review edited 9/30/2009

Review: was not impressed with this trail what-so-ever. kind of view it as a waste of time. cool campgrounds though. trail was loose, and someone along the way babied the trail and doctored some of the very few "obstacles" to make them easier to get over. at one point the trail comes pretty close to a private home, looks like the kids that live there are experimenting with north shore ladder bridges and what not, give them a few years experience and that might be the plus to this trail, the only one

Similar Trail: high line canal or the bike trail (sidewalk) along south platte river

Review: This trail is really fun. Nothing spectacular though. Nothing really in the way of climbing or crucial decents but some nice rolling, twisting singletrack in sections. Worth a look. You can put in 15 to 20 miles easy winding through all the trails and dirt connecting roads

Similar Trail: Buffalo Creek!!

Review: Not sure what arnolda14 is smokin', but there are so many trails up here, West Mag, East Mag, Dot Trail, it's easy to get turned around. Good thing is at any given point, you're not far from where you parked. Lot's of tight sweeping trail, some quick descents through tunnels of trees growing over the trail, and some stellar views of the Indian Peaks and occasionally Longs Peak. Lot's of trail and routes up here to explore.

Review: If you really enjoy slogging through inch-deep sand then this is the trail for you. It's almost completely flat and to call it "loose" would be a compliment. There's one cool spot called the Carwash where the aspen have grown over the trail, creating a kind of tunnel. But other than that, it's pretty disappointing. We had more fun just driving around but the tread was in too poor of shape for the bikes.