16 miles
Distance
2,116 ft
Climb
-2,100 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point

This route is a true physical and technical test piece. Expect long, consistent rock gardens and baby heads on the climb and on the descent. Bring your technical riding A game as this trail does not give up for a second. Beware it will fee like the route is a never ending uphill and that somehow you are going to be climbing both ways. Stay persistent and you will be rewarded soon enough.

The true descending starts once you reconnect with South St Vrain (909). Get ready to rip all the way back down to the trailhead. This part of the route will keep you on your toes, seriously. Expect large boulders, baby heads and basketball sized rocks that are ready to eat you and your wheels. Flow can be found but you need to work for it.

Bring PLENTY of water and snacks, you're going to need it.

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flag provin1327 (Jul 20, 2019 at 13:29)
 This trail is an absolute physical and technical test piece. Bring your a game, plenty of snacks and water because you are going to need it. There are no huge rock drops or jumps on this route but the entire climb and descent has you in your toes. It is very, very technical. Rideable but tough.
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    Ward
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
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  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Bike type
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  • Direction
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  • Ridelogs
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  • Altitude end
    8,776 ft
  • Grade max
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  • Grade min
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  • Distance climb
    7 miles
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