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      The Whipple Trail System is the most accessible trail system from town. With access from either end of the Bridge to Bridge trail, cross the bridge to enter the riding area. This area is connected to the Midland Trail System via Camp Elevation.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: Managed by Local Riding Association
      Land Manager: BLM
      Access Info:
      From the softball/soccer fields and whitewater park parking area, cross the Arkansas River bridge.
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      Region Details
      • 3
      • 5
      • 4
      • 1

      Region Status
      Caution as of Jan 4, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      14
      Trails Mountain Bike
      13
      Trails Horse
      1
      Trails Hike
      14
      Trails Trail Running
      14
      Total Distance
      14 miles
      Total Descent
      400 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,066 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      9,975 ft
      Reports
      94
      Photos
      5
      Ridden Counter
      3,344

      Photos of Whipple Trail System Mountain Bike

      124 |
      Jun 27, 2020 @ 6:41pm
      Jun 27, 2020
      trail: Midland Hill
      71 |
      Mar 17, 2020 @ 9:54am
      Mar 17, 2020
      250 |
      Jul 24, 2019 @ 10:16pm
      Jul 24, 2019
      260 |
      Jul 24, 2019 @ 10:16pm
      Jul 24, 2019
      262 |
      Jul 24, 2019 @ 10:16pm
      Jul 24, 2019

      Videos of Whipple Trail System Mountain Bike

      0:10 | 135 | Sep 8, 2020
      0:05 | 85 | Sep 8, 2020
      Barbra Whipple North Trail Guide Buena Vista CO
      trail: North
      6:24 | 138 | Sep 15, 2022 , Buena Vista
      Middle Whipple Trail Guide Buena Vista CO
      trail: Whipple
      2:55 | 119 | Sep 15, 2022 , Buena Vista
      Broken Boyfriend North Trail Guide Buena Vista CO
      7:52 | 147 | Sep 15, 2022 , Buena Vista
      Broken Boyfriend SOUTH Trail Guide Buena Vista...
      7:31 | 190 | Sep 15, 2022 , Buena Vista

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Broken Boyfriend North
      Jan 4, 2025 @ 11:28am
      Jan 4, 2025
      Freeze/thaw Cyclerocky-mtn-wheelworks SCoMBA
      Whipple
      Jan 4, 2025 @ 11:28am
      Jan 4, 2025
      Freeze/thaw Cyclerocky-mtn-wheelworks SCoMBA
      South Trail
      Jan 1, 2025 @ 9:19am
      Jan 1, 2025
      Freeze/thaw Cyclepretty muddy, with Ice and snow in spotsBhC7puyl
      Arkansas River Trail
      Dec 26, 2024 @ 9:27am
      Dec 26, 2024
      Freeze/thaw Cycle some areas of snow, ice, and/or mud...squatchdaddy BVSC
      North
      Dec 26, 2024 @ 9:27am
      Dec 26, 2024
      Freeze/thaw Cycle some areas of snow, ice, and/or mud...squatchdaddy BVSC
      Broken Boyfriend South
      Nov 26, 2024 @ 6:30am
      Nov 26, 2024
      Snow CoveredTrail Running Snow overnight, continuing through the day.jrmaher09 BVSC
      Zebulon Pike
      Nov 6, 2024 @ 7:20am
      Nov 6, 2024
      Snow CoveredTrail Running jrmaher09 BVSC
      Arkansas River Trail
      Jun 23, 2022 @ 7:57am
      Jun 23, 2022
      DryEasy ride backMalfviper
      Arkansas River Trail Connector
      Apr 11, 2022 @ 7:10pm
      Apr 11, 2022
      DryJ4m3z420 SCoMBA
      Arkansas River Trail Connector
      Apr 11, 2022 @ 7:10pm
      Apr 11, 2022
      DryJ4m3z420 SCoMBA

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      Biglarrtheslayerwishlisttrailactivity #64302166
      Jan 9, 2025 @ 1:07am
      Jan 9, 2025
      rocky-mtn-wheelworksaddreportactivity #64095447 and 1 more
      Jan 4, 2025 @ 6:31pm
      Jan 4, 2025
      BhC7puyladdreportactivity #63894227 and 1 more
      Jan 1, 2025 @ 9:19am
      Jan 1, 2025
      squatchdaddyaddreportactivity #63554477 and 3 more
      Dec 26, 2024 @ 9:30am
      Dec 26, 2024
      jrmaher09addreportactivity #62317467 and 2 more
      Nov 26, 2024 @ 6:35am
      Nov 26, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      captballjacktrailBroken Boyfriend SouthIt’s something to ride…. But nothing to...
      Aug 14, 2023 @ 3:08pm
      Aug 14, 2023
      jpgall1trailBroken Boyfriend SouthNot worth it.
      Aug 10, 2021 @ 8:56pm
      Aug 10, 2021
      YIPIRIDEKIYAtrailBroken Boyfriend NorthRad trail. Could used half a dozen berms on...
      Oct 21, 2020 @ 8:32pm
      Oct 21, 2020
      mtbjunkietrailBroken Boyfriend SouthSorry about that! I've updated the direction....
      Sep 14, 2020 @ 7:05am
      Sep 14, 2020
      ClimbRunRidetrailBroken Boyfriend SouthI rode it south to north and thought it was a...
      Aug 28, 2020 @ 9:54pm
      Aug 28, 2020

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Midland Trail System 1 8 12.5 km
      Vitamin B Trail System 1 3 14.2 km
      Chalk Creek 26.8 km
      Twin Lakes 2 12 1019.9 km
      Arkansas Hills Trails 5 9 12 221.6 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1313 miles400 ft2 miles2,067 ft
      #3,181#1,62249412,423
      Horse11 mile1,204 ft
      #1,108211
      Hike1414 miles400 ft2 miles2,067 ft
      #2,506#1,4661941203
      Trail Running1414 miles400 ft2 miles2,067 ft
      #2,513#1,460932369
      • By mtbjunkieTF Pro & contributors
      • Admins: BVSC, BVSC
      • #30190 - 2,610 views

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