9.9 miles
Distance
1,123 ft
Climb
-1,122 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
8,773 ft
Altitude min
8,788 ft
Altitude start
8,789 ft
Altitude end
-27.6%
Grade max
29.3%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
5,167 ft
Distance flat

More Difficult- 8.7 miles- +1,471 ft- This mostly single track loop climbs and descends some of the quality trails just outside of the town of Winter Park. Like many areas in the Fraser Valley, numerous trails can be ridden to add or shorten this ride.

0.0 miles- Start at “Winter Park Information Center” and head east on “Rendezvous Way” for 200 ft.
0.03 miles- Left on “Ski Idlewild Road” for .3 miles. Straight through parking area for .1 miles.
0.6 miles- Right on “Yankee Doodle” single track for 1.8 miles.
2.4 miles- Cross “CR 80” and continue on “Yankee Doodle” single track for .4 miles.
2.8 miles- Cross “CR 80” and continue straight on “Yankee Doodle” for .8 miles and continue on “Arrow” single track for .9 miles.
4.5 miles- Turn right on “South Fork Loop” single track for .3 miles.
4.8 miles- Straight on “Ditch” single track for .7 miles.
5.5 miles- Turn left/continue on “Idlewild” for .1 miles.
5.6 miles- Turn left on “Winterwoods” single track for .5 miles.
6.1 miles- Turn left on “South Fork Loop” single track for .3 miles.
6.4 miles- Turn right on “Whoops” single track for .4 miles.
6.8 miles- Turn right on “Serendipity” single track for .4 miles.
7.2 miles- Turn left on “Crosstrails” single track for .1 miles.
7.3 miles- Turn left on “Meadow” single track for .9 miles.
8.2 miles- Straight through parking area for .1 miles and straight onto “Ski Idlewild Road” for .3 miles.
8.6 miles- Turn right on “Rendezvous Way” for 200 ft. and “Winter Park Information Center”.

Detailed Description
Idlewild is a 10 mile popular intermediate route located near Winter Park Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route climbs 1,123 ft with a max elevation of 9,555 ft then descends -1,122 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Altitude min
    8,773 ft
  • Altitude start
    8,788 ft
  • Altitude end
    8,789 ft
  • Climb
    1,123 ft
  • Descent
    -1,122 ft
  • Grade max
    -27.6%
  • Grade min
    29.3%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    5,167 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    2
Avg: 5 (3 votes)
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  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
  • Paved
  • By MTBCapitalUSA & contributors
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