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      Popular singletrack located on the East side of Winter Park
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: No
      AKA: Idlewild, Rendezvous
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Jul 26, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      40
      Trails Mountain Bike
      40
      Trails E-Bike
      3
      Trails Gravel Bike
      7
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      2
      Trails Horse
      6
      Trails Hike
      39
      Trails Trail Running
      39
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      3
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Total Distance
      33 miles
      Total Descent
      4,267 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,000 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      11,684 ft
      Reports
      328
      Photos
      37
      Completed Counter
      8,436

      Popular Idlewild Mountain Biking Trails

      • 90 ★ 3.5 • 2,992 ft • 155 ft • 663 •
      Great climbing trail, recently rerouted so you can avoid some of the double track and gravel road.
      • 70 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 7 ft • 641 •
      Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 80 ★ 3.8 • 5,154 ft • 0 ft • 628 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 75 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 72 ft • 597 •
      Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 85 ★ 4.5 • 2,598 ft • 152 ft • 575 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 40 ★ 3.7 • 3 miles • 872 ft • 489 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 36 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 80 ★ 3.5 • 1,955 ft • 50 ft • 427 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 80 ★ 3.8 • 1 mile • 406 ft • 410 •
      Climbs up the gut of the clearcut gas pipeline. Really just a means to quickly get to the top of the Idlewild trail system. Can get loose and rutted.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Idlewild Mountain Bike Routes

      15 miles • 1,196 ft • 1 •
      Plenty of dirt roads to get your suspension and bike dialed before you hit the trails. Creekside, Chainsaw...
      ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 1,215 ft • 2 •
      This is the 2nd Loop and the Finish leg of the 3rd stage or the G3 Stage Race.
      8 miles • 1,509 ft • 11 •
      This is a good loop to ride the east side of Winter Park
      7 miles • 906 ft • 0 •
      14 miles • 1,459 ft • 0 •
      8 miles • 819 ft • 0 • Loop • Race •
      The Sunrise to Sunset Winter Park course race around the beautifully engineered trails on the Idlewild...

      Photos of Idlewild Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Idlewild Mountain Bike

      Adam Prosise Chases Endless Stoke w/ REEB Cycles
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      0:28 | 218 | Nov 20, 2019
      Red tailed hawk hunting on my run
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      0:47 | 186 | Oct 9, 2014
      Fruita, CO and Horsethief Bench
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      4:40 | 270 | Jun 29, 2014
      Charging a new Line
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      0:23 | 232 | May 22, 2013
      3 years of no riding
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      5:05 | 4962 | Aug 1, 2011
      youtuber CO MTB ♦︎ The tree blow down is sad, but...
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      19:48 | 695 | Sep 27, 2020 , Winter Park
      Uncut Trail Preview of Yankee Doodle Downhill
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      12:06 | 542 | Jul 16, 2019 , Winter Park

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Recent Comments

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      rwill722trailBurnout LoopRide clockwise. The climb is steep but not...
      Sep 12, 2025 @ 12:26pm
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      rwill722trailYankee DoodleIn great shape as of mid September 2025....
      Sep 12, 2025 @ 12:25pm
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      Buffalo-MatttrailBurnout LoopRoses better clockwise
      Jul 16, 2024 @ 12:04pm
      Jul 16, 2024
      williammunnytrailYankee DoodleRode Aqueduct Rd. from Winter Park resort to...
      Jun 23, 2024 @ 5:07pm
      Jun 23, 2024
      TracyJaneHortonreportArrowDowned trees in two spots
      Jul 13, 2022 @ 12:41pm
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      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Fraser Valley 2 10 33 km
      Devil's Thumb Ranch 2 2 33 km
      Vasquez Creek and Leland Creek Areas 2 14 43 km
      Trestle Bike Park 8 16 12 43.5 km
      Phases 10 37 km

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike4033 miles4,268 ft13 miles2,999 ft
      #2,867#753232875,964
      E-Bike35 miles889 ft3 miles1,562 ft
      #1,930#4551271252
      Gravel Bike75 miles207 ft3,615 ft2,838 ft
      #1,359#727113
      Adaptive Bike25,197 ft171 ft2,297 ft1,260 ft
      #1,360#7287
      Horse67 miles889 ft3 miles2,369 ft
      #2,850#11561
      Hike3932 miles4,268 ft13 miles2,999 ft
      #6,047#13233252271
      Trail Running3932 miles4,268 ft13 miles2,999 ft
      #5,292#1173252132
      Dirtbike/Moto34 miles850 ft3 miles2,815 ft
      #1,102#556714
      ATV/ORV/OHV1869 ft13 ft587 ft13 ft
      #2556113

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Idlewild?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Idlewild are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Idlewild?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Idlewild are:
      • July (122 activities)
      • August (103 activities)
      • June (69 activities)
      Check the Idlewild reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Idlewild?
      There are 1 parking locations listed in Idlewild. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Idlewild?
      The longest trail in Idlewild is Broken Thumb at 5.6 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Idlewild?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Idlewild?
      ▼ How many trails are in Idlewild?
      Idlewild has a total of 40 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Idlewild to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Idlewild?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Idlewild is Yankee Doodle with 266 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Idlewild?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Idlewild is Broken Thumb with 256 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Idlewild?
      Idlewild supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Idlewild?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Idlewild is Idlewild with an average grade of 7.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Idlewild?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Idlewild are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Idlewild?
      The overall region status for Idlewild is Clear / Green. Out of 31 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 26
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Idlewild?
      There are 2 trails in Idlewild that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Idlewild?
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Idlewild?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Idlewild are:
      • AM (28 activities)
      • XC (7 activities)
      Check the Idlewild activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Idlewild?
      The most popular Strava segments in Idlewild are:
      • Meadow Trail DH Re/Route 2019 (6,439 athletes)
      • Final Meadow Hill Climb (6,097 athletes)
      • The only fun part of Broken Thumb (4,156 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Idlewild.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Idlewild?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Idlewild?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Idlewild are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Idlewild.
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