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4,439 ft
Distance
245 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:04:57
Avg time
240 ft
Altitude change
7,672 ft
Altitude min
7,915 ft
Altitude max
7,672 ft
Altitude start
7,913 ft
Altitude end
5.4%
Grade
-10.7%
Grade max
16.9%
Grade min
3,533 ft
Distance climb
161 ft
Distance down
725 ft
Distance flat
00:04:57
Avg time

Sol Train West Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Methodist Mountain Trail System
    Salida, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45346 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104317 in Trail Running
    • #101288 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April 16 - Nov 30th
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Sol Train West (and East) was built to be a flow-style trail, mountain bike optimized for maximum playfulness and fun, with lots of twists, turns, jumps, and berms. It has the feel of a long, linear pump track. Approximately a mile in length, and with slightly larger jumps than Sol Train East and a bit more pedally in places, it has a fairly consistent 5% average downhill grade and begins at the top of the Sun Up trail (and end of Gutz Trail).

While built for downhill fun, please remember it's bi-directional so be on the lookout and be courteous if you encounter any uphill users. Sol Train West drops you down to Little Rainbow, a few hundred yards East of CR 108.

Also try Sol Train East, which starts in the same spot at the top of Sun Up.

This trail is rated blue/black because of the features built into the trail, but the largest feature (a step-down jump) is optional.

The Sol Train trails were designed and built by Singletrack Trails Inc., for Salida Mountain Trails.

Access Info

Access from the top of Sun Up trail.
Seasonal closure (above the powerline road only) Dec 1 – April 15.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles average
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  • 93 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 469 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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        2 Reviews & Comments

        Smashbv
        Well done. I highly recommend this trail. I would also encourage the folks at Salida mountain trails to make this a downhill only trail. Directional trails are safer for everyone.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sol Train West

        ▼ Where is Sol Train West located?
        Sol Train West is located in Methodist Mountain Trail System, Salida, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Methodist Mountain Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.49963, -106.0024.
        ▼ How hard is Sol Train West?
        Sol Train West is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sol Train West?
        Sol Train West has 245 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,672 ft to 7,915 ft.
        ▼ How long is Sol Train West?
        Sol Train West is 4,439 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sol Train West?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sol Train West. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sol Train West?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sol Train West are:
        • May (32 activities)
        • July (26 activities)
        • June (21 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Sol Train West? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sol Train West are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sol Train West?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Sol Train West. The trail is 4,439 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sol Train West?
        Sol Train West is a very popular trail. There have been 2,138 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,158 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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