Mountain Bike

8.4 miles

Distance

1,028 ft

Climb

-1,025 ft

Descent

1 mile

High Point

A fun ride through the fastest and most technical parts of Heil Ranch.

From the main parking lot climb the gravel road to the start of the Wapiti singletrack. The chunky, slightly technical climb will get your heart rate up but flow can be found through the many baby heads and angular slabs of sandstone. Once at the top of Wapiti head left to start the Ponderosa loop. After 10 minutes the trail will level out and turn downhill. Get ready for a fast flowing descent with armored berms and fast rollers. Enjoy the view of Hall Ranch from the bench and turn right to finish the Ponderosa loop via a 15 minute climb back to where you started.

Despite being quite chunky and rocky (some even call this trail "rude," but it just takes a while to get to know), the descent down Wapiti is fast and fun. Watch out for hikers and mountain bikers climbing Wapiti, although it's fast it is a bi-directional, multi-use trail.

Detailed Description

Heil Ranch, frontside is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Lyons Colorado. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 1,028 ft with a max elevation of 6,806 ft then descends -1,025 ft.

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Trails in Route

	Wapiti				2 miles
	Wapiti				2 miles
	Wapiti Road				4,301 ft

Details

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Riding area

Heil Valley Ranch
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- Hike
- Trail Running
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Out & Back
eBike Allowed

No
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

615

More Stats for Heil Ranch, frontside mountain bike route

Avg time

1 hr 57 min
Altitude min

5,896 ft
Altitude start

5,896 ft
Altitude end

5,899 ft
Grade max

-19.9%
Grade min

27.5%
Distance climb

4 miles
Distance down

4 miles
Distance flat

1,119 ft

Directions

Bike north on Wapiti Road.
Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
Bike north on Wapiti Road.
Continue for 2 kilometers.
Bike northeast on Wapiti.
Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
Bike northwest on Ponderosa Loop.
Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
Bike northeast on Ponderosa Loop.
Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
Bike south on Ponderosa Loop.
Continue for less than 10 meters.
Turn right to stay on Ponderosa Loop.
Continue for 200 meters.
Bike southwest on Ponderosa Loop.
Continue for 40 meters.
Turn left onto Wapiti.
Continue for 2 kilometers.
Bike southwest on Wapiti.
Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
Bike southeast on Wapiti Road.
Continue for 1.5 kilometers.

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status	trail	date	condition	description
	Wapiti	Sep 26, 2024 @ 3:59pm Sep 26, 2024
	Wapiti Road	Sep 26, 2024 @ 3:59pm Sep 26, 2024