A scenic view of a rocky mountain landscape with scattered trees and a clear blue sky. The foreground features a dirt trail surrounded by pine trees, leading to rocky outcrops. In the background, distant mountains create a dramatic horizon under the sunlight. Shadows from the trees add depth to the scene. Bear Creek Canyon Loop mountain bike trail.
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Level: Advanced
Length: 8 mi (12.9 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Loop
Elevation: +574/ -547 ft
Total: 109 riders
 

Mountain Biking Bear Creek Canyon Loop

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#191 of 1,381 mountain bike trails in Colorado
#1,399 in the world

Ride up High Drive to the top (you'll know when you get there). Take the trail up to the right and continue to climb. You'll end up climbing about 2200 feet in about the first 4.5 miles. Take the right fork each time you have a choice and eventually you'll end up back on High Drive for the fast ride back to your car. This trail is similar to Captain Jack's but not quite as eroded or deep with gravel. There are some awesome stream crossings on the descent and some fairly technical sections (though nothing too difficult). A grueling climb but an awesome singletrack descent through the forest.

First added by Jeff Barber on Jul 16, 2003. Last updated Apr 30, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: unknown
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
From I-25, take US 24 West to 21st St. Turn left onto 21st street, then right onto Lower Gold Camp Road. At the four way stop, turn left onto Bear Creek Road. Park on the side of the road at the end of Bear Creek Road or the parking lot at the caretaker's home at the end of High Drive.


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