biking

Here are some of our favorite places to bike in the Estes Park area. You'll find something to suit your needs whether you want to pedal around with the kids, or huck it off boulders!

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mountain biking

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CROSIER MT. (Advanced):

While Crosier Mountain is beautiful, it is also not for the weak at heart. Riders need to be prepared for 10 miles of steep, rugged and unforgiving terrain. Access the Crosier Mountain Glen Haven Trail in Glen Haven near the Post Office on the western side of town. The trail offers no warm-up period and you’ll immediately climb up root and rock steps, steep grades, and loose surfaces eventually breaking out to a breathtaking view at the top of Crosier. Be sure to respect private property, and keep to the main singletrack as you wind your way toward the summit. When you are ready, lower your seat and get ready for a rowdy ride all the way down the mountain. You’ll receive a full-body workout maintaining positioning and managing all the switchbacks and drops, but the ride is a blast and well worth the effort!

POLE HILL (Intermediate):
This ride contains a number of loops through some beautiful National Forest land. The trails are much wider than single track and are also used by off road vehicles so keep an eye out. To get there take Highway 36 East to Boulder until you reach the top of the hill as you leave town. Turn left on the first dirt road (Pole Hill Rd) and go through the subdivision until you see the series of trails start.
 

HALL RANCH (Intermediate/Advanced):
This is one of the best rolling single track areas around.  There are a number of loops and some variances in difficultly. Hall Ranch is located just north of Lyons off of Highway 7. There are two parking lots for this area; one is located just off Highway 7 on the east side of the road and the other off of Apple Valley Rd which is also east of the highway. From Estes Park you can take either Highway 7 south or Highway 36 east to Lyons and then Highway 7 north.

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HEIL RANCH (Intermediate):

A solid trail with a moderate climb, multiples loops including a connection to Hall Ranch, mostly straightforward intermediate terrain, and a few additional obstacles, plus a fast descent back to the trailhead. There are also two parking lots for this area, one is located just off Highway 7 (Picture Rock Trailhead), and the other is accessed by Lefthand Canyon Dr from Highway 36.

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LIONS GULCH (Advanced):

3.5 miles of ​rugged, steep and technical singletrack make this a tough trail full of adventure. Newly rebuilt and reopened since the 2013 flood, prepare for an uphill grunt, connection to Homestead Meadow at the top and a wild descent offering beautiful scenery and fun riding. Access the trail off Highway 36 just beyond Pole Hill.

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HOMESTEAD MEADOW (Intermediate):

Get in a ride and a history lesson in Homestead Meadow. Access to the trail can be achieved from Hermit Park (from the north), Pierson Park (from the west) or Lion Gulch Trailhead (from the east). Be advised that access from Hermit Park will require a $9 Larimer County day-use pass. Most of the route is on old doubletrack wagon roads, but with a few short sections of singletrack included. Its beautiful scenery and interesting history about the area's homesteaders, all from the saddle of your mountain bike.

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GINNY TRAIL (Intermediate):

Down the canyon and just outside of Masonville you'll find the Ginny Trail, one of the Front Range's best kept mountain bike secrets. Bobcat Ridge Natural Area provides easy access to the trail which can be riden as an out-and-back or linked up with the Powerline Trail for added fun. Enjoy some technical climbs and fast descents with great views of RMNP from the top. Be sure to watch for other trail users including equine riders.