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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
      313
      Photos
      37
      Completed Counter
      8,268

      Popular Idlewild Mountain Biking Trails

      90 3.5 2,992 ft 155 ft 653
      Great climbing trail, recently rerouted so you can avoid some of the double track and gravel road.
      75 4.5 1 mile 7 ft 636
      Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
      80 3.8 5,154 ft 0 ft 621
      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 591
      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 570
      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 484
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 38 minutes to complete this trail.
      80 3.5 1,955 ft 50 ft 423
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      80 3.8 1 mile 406 ft 403
      Climbs up the gut of the clearcut gas pipeline. Really just a means to quickly get to the top of the trail system. Can get loose and rutted.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 2 rides
      Past Week
      • 22 rides

      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 System. The...

      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 | 213 | Nov 20, 2019
      Red tailed hawk hunting on my run
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      trail: Hawk
      0:47 | 186 | Oct 9, 2014
      Fruita, CO and Horsethief Bench
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      trail: Bench
      4:40 | 270 | Jun 29, 2014
      Charging a new Line
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      trail: Ditch
      0:23 | 231 | 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 | 613 | Sep 27, 2020 , Winter Park
      Uncut Trail Preview of Yankee Doodle Downhill
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      12:06 | 530 | Jul 16, 2019 , Winter Park

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

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      Aug 7, 2026 @ 10:45pm
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      BenxYhQIwwishlistregionactivity #100834768
      Aug 5, 2026 @ 6:37pm
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      maynardcoaddreportactivity #100068714
      Jul 26, 2026 @ 10:18am
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      Philip03asbqwishlistrouteactivity #99771545
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      JamesFPsRR4addreportactivity #99301790
      Jul 16, 2026 @ 6:03am
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      Recent Comments

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      rwill722trailBurnout LoopRide clockwise. The climb is steep but not...
      Sep 12, 2025 @ 12:26pm
      Sep 12, 2025
      rwill722trailYankee DoodleIn great shape as of mid September 2025....
      Sep 12, 2025 @ 12:25pm
      Sep 12, 2025
      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
      Jul 13, 2022

      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
      #2,901#1,0113031375,855
      E-Bike35 miles889 ft3 miles1,562 ft
      #1,930#4551258242
      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
      #2,841#1,61256
      Hike3932 miles4,268 ft13 miles2,999 ft
      #6,005#2,13353102257
      Trail Running3932 miles4,268 ft13 miles2,999 ft
      #5,274#1,5823102126
      Dirtbike/Moto34 miles850 ft3 miles2,815 ft
      #1,106#5296213
      ATV/ORV/OHV1869 ft13 ft587 ft13 ft
      #2555612

      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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