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      The Phases is a newly "refreshed" riding area with significant mileage of purpose re-built trails with features and flow. This area is the first area in the Winter Park/Grand County area to melt and be ride-able each Spring. It is primarily on BLM land but shares the NE border with USFS. Additional trails extend into USFS that will hopefully be added to the system in the near future.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: No
      Shuttleable: YES
      Land Status: National Forest
      Land Manager: BLM
      Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      There are a few parking areas within the system, but the main trailhead is at the bottom, on the Lefthand side of the entrance road.

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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 22, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      15
      Trails Mountain Bike
      15
      Trails E-Bike
      2
      Trails Gravel Bike
      2
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      2
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      2
      Trails Hike
      11
      Trails Trail Running
      11
      Total Distance
      16 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      8 miles
      Total Descent
      3,121 ft
      Total Vertical
      851 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      9,220 ft
      Reports
      102
      Photos
      20
      Completed Counter
      1,713

      Popular Phases Mountain Biking Trails

      100 2.7 4,124 ft 0 ft 352
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
      90 4.3 2 miles 0 ft 305
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. It features berm, bridge, jump and rock garden. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
      85 4.0 1 mile 0 ft 299
      Popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features rock garden. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb blue. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
      95 2.4 919 ft 32 ft 299
      Popular black diamond difficulty hike-a-bike. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 32 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      75 3.7 2,900 ft 214 ft 270
      Steep but smooth primarily climbing oriented trail. Some tough switch backs.
      60 3.0 1 mile 337 ft 216
      Great flow trail that meets up with at the top. It has some overlap with the older Phase-In trail.
      50 3.5 1 mile 4 ft 192
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
      45 1.0 1,001 ft 0 ft 182
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 1 rides
      Past Week
      • 9 rides

      Phases Mountain Bike Routes

      5 miles 725 ft 4 Loop
      Climb back on Phased and Confused

      Photos of Phases Mountain Bike

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      Jul 16, 2022 @ 8:36pm
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      Sep 7, 2023 @ 3:37pm
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      Videos of Phases Mountain Bike

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      0:07 | 90 | Aug 7, 2022
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      0:08 | 77 | Aug 7, 2022
      The Phases 0.5 and 0.25, Tabernash, CO
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      trail: Phase .5
      13:12 | 251 | Aug 28, 2022 , Tabernash
      Phased and Confused, The Phases Trails,...
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      7:45 | 371 | Aug 28, 2022 , Tabernash

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Jul 25, 2026 @ 5:46am
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      Jun 14, 2026 @ 9:30pm
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      Recent Comments

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      NasdaqiantrailLower Fruit LoopLots of cool alternate lines down rock slabs...
      Jun 13, 2026 @ 5:09pm
      Jun 13, 2026
      NasdaqiantrailSalad SpinnerNot the best descent. The switchbacks are...
      Jun 13, 2026 @ 5:06pm
      Jun 13, 2026
      NasdaqiantrailPhase InSweet flow trail that's easy to climb.
      Jun 13, 2026 @ 5:05pm
      Jun 13, 2026
      NasdaqiantrailRidge Runnerit starts off weak but the second half is...
      Jun 13, 2026 @ 5:03pm
      Jun 13, 2026
      ironhorsebike1trailRidge Runnerbottom half is the best bit of trail in the...
      Aug 4, 2025 @ 9:34am
      Aug 4, 2025

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Devil's Thumb Ranch 2 2 34.2 km
      Granby Ranch 15 11 14 34.4 km
      St. Louis Creek 3 16 km
      Idlewild 17 167 km
      Vasquez Creek and Leland Creek Areas 2 14 47.4 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1516 miles3,120 ft8 miles853 ft
      #6,863#2,599201021821
      E-Bike22 miles666 ft
      #1,7236643
      Gravel Bike22 miles666 ft
      62
      Adaptive Bike22 miles666 ft
      10
      Winter Fat Bike23 miles1,033 ft3 miles820 ft
      5
      Hike1111 miles2,664 ft7 miles853 ft
      #12,688#5,2149770
      Trail Running1111 miles2,664 ft7 miles853 ft
      #11,920#4,5969714

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Phases?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Phases are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      What is the best time of the year to ride in Phases?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Phases are:
      • July (46 activities)
      • August (38 activities)
      • September (32 activities)
      Check the Phases reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      Where can I park to ride in Phases?
      There are 1 parking locations listed in Phases. The most popular parking spots are:
      What is the longest trail in Phases?
      The longest trail in Phases is Salad Bowl West at 3.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      How many trails are in Phases?
      Phases has a total of 15 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Phases to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Phases?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Phases is Phased and Confused with 337 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Phases?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Phases is Salad Bowl West with 783 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Phases?
      Phases supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Phases?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Phases is Salad Spinner with an average grade of 7.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      Are the trails open in Phases?
      The overall region status for Phases is Clear / Green. Out of 15 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 15
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      Can I ride an ebike in Phases?
      There are 2 trails in Phases 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 Phases?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Phases are: View all mountain biking routes in Phases.
      What type of bike is most common in Phases?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Phases are:
      • AM (10 activities)
      Check the Phases activity logs for more details.
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Phases?
      The most popular Strava segments in Phases are:
      • CLIMB- .5 (1,287 athletes)
      • Phrooty Pebbles (1,238 athletes)
      • Phased and Confused Up! (Middle Section) (1,238 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Phases.
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Phases?
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