25.2 miles
Distance
4,306 ft
Climb
-4,623 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
Starting in town, climb to the crest via Armstrong and pinecone, then crest to ambush. Finish on rosebuds heaven to Colin's and Dubois.
Detailed Description
Colesport to my my gf's parents house is a 25 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Park City Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 21 trails. This route climbs 4,306 ft with a max elevation of 9,892 ft then descends -4,623 ft.
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79 Reviews & Comments
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maelon
(Sep 13, 2022 at 4:40)
Trail Spiro
Connects Mid Mountain to bottom of Silver Star restaurant, rest rooms. Good exit point to end ride from Silver Lake Lodge via Mid Mountain trail.
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Nikonf5
(Sep 8, 2022 at 8:48)

Trail Ridge Connector
This trail is no fun. It’s rocky and pure torture. We felt like there was anything fun about it.
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Trail Ridge Connector
sounds like you were climbing it, which is the wrong way.
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davidbaird0
(Jun 20, 2022 at 19:59)

Trail Wasatch Crest (North)
^yea, from the mcc, just watch out for shuttle riders not looking where they’re going
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davidbaird0
(Jun 20, 2022 at 19:59)

Trail Wasatch Crest (North)
^yea, from the mcc, just watch out for shuttle riders not looking where they’re going
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Trail Pinecone Ridge
Made it to a little over 9100ft before hitting some mud and snow Sunday
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friedmikey
(Jun 7, 2022 at 22:37)
Trail Wasatch Crest (North)
Does anybody ever ride up this segment to access the Mill Creek Meadows or Desolation descents from Mid Mountain?
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friedmikey
(Jun 7, 2022 at 22:37)
Trail Wasatch Crest (North)
Does anybody ever ride up this segment to access the Mill Creek Meadows or Desolation descents from Mid Mountain?
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mranzin
(Aug 30, 2021 at 18:18)
Trail Pinecone Ridge
I usually keep my timber bell on during the climb to alert the shuttle bros before they skid into me. It’s good both ways, but if you bash into someone on your descent, that’s on you, because it’s super popular both ways. Also, it’s nowhere near as sketchy as the also bidirectional Spiro.
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kainpwnsu
(Aug 18, 2021 at 11:56)

I've ridden this at least annually since 1994. Veteran advice: there is no shame in walking - most riders do. The reward is significant. Use that "granny gear" big enough to serve a turkey dinner, and you'll at least get a good run into it. Some riders will grind it straight to the top.
Definitely gets your blood going and reminds me of climbing the Germania Pass road in Alta: steep as *$#@.
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Definitely gets your blood going and reminds me of climbing the Germania Pass road in Alta: steep as *$#@.
TrekRider89
(Aug 13, 2021 at 20:49)

One of the hardest climbs I’ve ever had. Loose and Rocky, very few good lines. Makes you appreciate the downhill.
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Henke14
(Jul 13, 2021 at 19:53)

Trail Pinecone Ridge
So torn here. Beautiful up and down. However, this is a collision accident waiting to happen. Almost had to bail off my bike on the way up as a DH rider was going too fast to stop around a blind curve. Given the proximity of Armstrong and the crest access, something badly needs to be done here. Designated up days? Alternating days? Another up only trail to connect from Armstrong? Again, can't recommend because it was dangerous beyond what is necessary but it was a beautiful trail for sure. Sad.
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Trail Rosebud's Heaven
I’m a big fan of Rosebud’s beauty. Some surreal high desert, huge sage “trees”.
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Trail Rosebud's Heaven
Not a great trail, used as a connection from mid/bottom holly’s back to Collins If the mid section of robs wasn’t 1way this would never be ridden.
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NoGr1018
(Jun 1, 2020 at 14:10)

Trail Mid Mountain
As of today, there were 7 dead aspens blocking the trail going east towards CMG. none of them were rideable, so had to shoulder the bike and climb over. Hoping someone with more lumberjack experience than I do can get out there soon and remove them.
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Gravityclown
(May 31, 2020 at 21:21)

Trail Pinecone Ridge
Clear up to 8800 feet then fallen trees mud and eventually some snow pack. Turned around at 8900 feet.
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Mgripsbig
(Sep 14, 2019 at 6:44)
Trail Wasatch Crest (South)
I love to ride all kinds of trails. But this one is my favorite. Went up there last week with a bunch of friends. We were all blown away by how cool this ride was! The top views can’t be beat. Some fun technical rocky parts and the down hill is super fun and flowing. Amazing Utah trail!
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sgoldfield
(Aug 6, 2019 at 12:04)

Trail Pinecone Ridge
It's only a sketchy climb if you are riding out of control downhill. Armstrong to Pinecone is a fantastic beautiful and shaded way to climb to the top of the crest. It is also one of my personal favorite downhills, but it is a two-way trail and should be ridden as such. There are plenty of places on it with good sight lines that you can open it up as long as you are careful when it gets tighter lower down. Everyone can safely enjoy this trail both up and down.
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Trail Colins
In the introduction it says Colins is a good way to get to Rob's. Take DuBois to Rob's instead. It's not a rocky climb. If you like steep, technical, rocky switchbacks and straightaways take Colins. Colins is a good rocky descent and it is seldom busy.
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Trail Red Pine Rim
If you’re going north absolutely no reason to stay on the normal route, huge views this way
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Deez54
(Jul 6, 2019 at 21:49)

Trail Red Pine Rim
The smell on this trail is incredible! Plus the views are amazing! I much prefer this route.
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Not sure why everyone is so afraid of puke hill. It isn’t fun but it’s so short you can just use one burst of energy to get up to the flat section.
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Trail Pinecone Ridge
For god sakes people only climb this if it’s early season and other routes to the crest aren’t open yet. It’s such a high speed descent that it’s really sketch to climb.
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Slickrider273
(Jul 11, 2018 at 16:54)
Trail Ambush
You can still go up Holly’s to ambush to mid mountain, or the opposite down and out. Just the service roads are closed to public.
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IamZOSO
(Jun 28, 2018 at 16:38)

Trail Red Pine Rim
This is a remnant of the old Crest, before the gentle climb through the aspens was built.
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Trail Wasatch Crest (South)
This is a decent trail but is not good enough to deserve all the over-driven hype it seems to get. The views are amazing. The riding is mediocre.
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thesquid
(Sep 3, 2017 at 0:31)

Trail Pinecone Ridge
Awesome high elevation climb and descent. One of the best in Northern Utah.
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Fast44
(Jul 20, 2017 at 15:23)

Puke hill is an abomination. So many new trails going in to the Park City area, and there is no option for rerouting off this crap climb to one of the best sections of Singletrack in the entire country? Pinecone ridge from Park City is one of the best climbs around, but not all climbers are coming from Park City, probably more from SLC, leaving Puke Hill a wart on the ass of an otherwise otherworldly ride.
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BDK-MT-Biker
(Sep 21, 2020 at 14:08)

Puke Hill is, for me, an aspiration! I admire the folks who take this in one shot and it is a way for me to measure progression toward ideal fitness.
The climb is part of the charm of the route and adds to the appeal. If one can proudly proclaim that they've conquered the climb, they have earned joyful passage to the remaining ride.
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The climb is part of the charm of the route and adds to the appeal. If one can proudly proclaim that they've conquered the climb, they have earned joyful passage to the remaining ride.
Fast44
(Jul 19, 2017 at 18:50)

Trail Pinecone Ridge
Fantastic climb to Wasatch Crest. Rides beautifully in either direction. Mostly climbs in stands of aspen trees, then higher up, pines. Nicely shaded and protects from wind. Comes out right at the top of Puke Hill, which is the brief, painful sun exposed fireroad access traditionally used by Wasatch Crest shuttlers riding north from Guardsmans Pass. From town via Armstrongs/ Pinecone ridge is just over 2900ft climb. Felt like less.
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More Stats for Colesport to my my gf's parents house mountain bike route
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Altitude min6,625 ft
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Altitude start6,942 ft
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Altitude end6,624 ft
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Grade-0.2%
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Grade max-131.1%
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Grade min60.4%
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Distance climb13 miles
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Distance down12 miles
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Distance flat2,339 ft
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