14.9 miles
Distance
1,784 ft
Climb
-1,782 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point

This route includes a long easy warm up on the road then a solid climb with lots of fun to follow.

(updated GPS track with new routing on Baldy)

Detailed Description
A bit of work and lots of fun (2020) is a 15 mile popular intermediate route located near Buffalo Creek Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 1,784 ft with a max elevation of 8,033 ft then descends -1,782 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    343
More Stats for A bit of work and lots of fun (2020) mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 7 min
  • Altitude min
    6,673 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,673 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,673 ft
  • Grade max
    -31.9%
  • Grade min
    38.7%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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7-27 with Friendly boys
7-27 with Friendly boys
trail: Baldy
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Aug 29, 2017
@boyblue1973 @timbmxrider

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Sandy Wash
Dec 1, 2024 @ 8:19am
Dec 1, 2024
1 to 5 inches of snow
South Buffalo Creek Rd
Dec 1, 2024 @ 8:18am
Dec 1, 2024
4 to 8 inches of snow in most places on the road
Charlie's Cutoff
Oct 27, 2024 @ 12:11pm
Oct 27, 2024
Baldy
Jul 27, 2024 @ 11:44am
Jul 27, 2024
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