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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
      Open as of Nov 10, 2019
      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
      58
      Photos
      5
      Ridden Counter
      1,855

      Photos of Whipple Trail System Mountain Bike

      80 |
      Jun 27, 2020 @ 6:41pm
      Jun 27, 2020
      trail: Midland Hill
      39 |
      Mar 17, 2020 @ 9:54am
      Mar 17, 2020
      172 |
      Jul 24, 2019 @ 10:16pm
      Jul 24, 2019
      181 |
      Jul 24, 2019 @ 10:16pm
      Jul 24, 2019
      171 |
      Jul 24, 2019 @ 10:16pm
      Jul 24, 2019

      Videos of Whipple Trail System Mountain Bike

      0:10 | 102 | Sep 8, 2020
      0:05 | 63 | Sep 8, 2020
      Barbra Whipple North Trail Guide Buena Vista CO
      trail: North
      6:24 | 17 | Sep 15, 2022 , Buena Vista
      Middle Whipple Trail Guide Buena Vista CO
      trail: Whipple
      2:55 | 19 | Sep 15, 2022 , Buena Vista
      Broken Boyfriend North Trail Guide Buena Vista CO
      7:52 | 20 | Sep 15, 2022 , Buena Vista
      Broken Boyfriend SOUTH Trail Guide Buena Vista...
      7:31 | 28 | Sep 15, 2022 , Buena Vista

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #515828leadvegasaddreportBroken Boyfriend South and 3 more
      Feb 12, 2023 @ 2:02pm
      Feb 12, 2023
      user #1463265KenaisvotetrailBroken Boyfriend South
      Nov 7, 2022 @ 11:25am
      Nov 7, 2022
      user #1365147BlitzMTBwishlistrouteBig Boyfriend Loop
      Oct 21, 2022 @ 7:31am
      Oct 21, 2022
      user #2693267Maryjane13addreportWhipple
      Sep 19, 2022 @ 8:16pm
      Sep 19, 2022
      user #2984680craigpieferaddvideoBroken Boyfriend SOUTH Trail Guide Buena Vista Colorado Mountain Biking and 3 more
      Sep 15, 2022 @ 6:57pm
      Sep 15, 2022

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #1803228jpgall1trailBroken Boyfriend SouthNot worth it.
      Aug 10, 2021 @ 8:56pm
      Aug 10, 2021
      user #2466512YIPIRIDEKIYAtrailBroken Boyfriend NorthRad trail. Could used half a dozen berms on...
      Oct 21, 2020 @ 8:32pm
      Oct 21, 2020
      user #157098mtbjunkietrailBroken Boyfriend SouthSorry about that! I've updated the direction....
      Sep 14, 2020 @ 7:05am
      Sep 14, 2020
      user #1650876ClimbRunRidetrailBroken Boyfriend SouthI rode it south to north and thought it was a...
      Aug 28, 2020 @ 9:54pm
      Aug 28, 2020
      user #1186758tmccabe84trailBroken Boyfriend SouthI strongly recommend not riding this trail...
      Jun 29, 2020 @ 6:05pm
      Jun 29, 2020

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Midland Trail System 4 12 32.5 km
      Vitamin B Trail System 1 3 14.2 km
      Twin Lakes 2 12 919.9 km
      Arkansas Hills Trails 5 8 11 221.6 km
      Methodist Mountain Trail System 5 10 425 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1313 miles400 ft2 miles2,067 ft
      #4,426#1,98045811,464
      Horse11 mile1,204 ft
      #1,708141
      Hike1414 miles400 ft2 miles2,067 ft
      #3,635#1,822158193
      Trail Running1414 miles400 ft2 miles2,067 ft
      #3,651#1,828572157
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