BLM Enters Final Phase Weighing Gravel Mine and Solstice Trail in Salida, Colorado
The Bureau of Land Management has proposed three solutions in the standoff between a gravel mine and the popular Solstice mountain bike trail in Salida, Colorado. A public comment period is open through August 14, 2021.
Solstice
Coal Basin Ranch
Limber Pine
Limber Pine is a singletrack trail composed mostly of scree, but never deep. Much of the trail is narrow singletrack, but the upper, northwest mile or so is quite wide. It is part of the North Slope Recreation Area. About a third of the trail is on BLM land and two-thirds is Colorado Springs ownership. …
Vayhinger
If ridden north to south from Elder-Fehn Trail, it is a nice, 1.1 mile, mostly downhill connector to the Catamount Trail (road). It is 100% singletrack with nice dirt – some scree (not deep) and some slightly organic. Speed is moderate but the flow is good. Pretty area and has a couple of good views. …
Elder-Fehn
The Elder-Fehn Trail falls within the Catamount Ranch Open Space owned by Teller County. It is part of a larger network of trails that lay on multiple recreation areas and ownerships, including The North Slope Recreation Area (owned by Colorado Springs), BLM land, and USFS land. Elder-Fehn itself has a lariat configuration and is 4.9 …
Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort is Hosting a Reverse Enduro MTB Race this Summer
The folks at Arapahoe Basin going to do their best to keep things light at the Reverse Enduro MTB Race on July 31, encouraging riders to wear costumes and to hit the Brewfest afterward to keep the good times rolling.
13 of the Newest Mountain Bike Trails [June 2021]
From Georgia to California, it was another big month for mountain bike trail openings. From re-builds and re-openings to massive new networks, there is a lot more to explore this month.
Mountain Bikers are Finding Dispersed Camping Spots Fewer and Farther Between This Summer
It’s not just mountain bike trails that suddenly became more crowded during the pandemic. Many areas are reducing or eliminating informal camping spots.
Colorado Springs Backpedals on E-Bike Pilot Program
Colorado Springs quietly unannounced their decision to allow class 1 e-bikes on natural trails via their website recently.
Grand Hogback Trails
