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Where to Ride your Mountain Bike in Colorado
Lift-Serviced Downhill | Dirt Jumps | Skateparks | All-Mountain/Trail
Lift-Serviced Downhill Mountain Bike Resorts
Colorado has a large variety of lift-serviced riding for downhill and freeride participants.
Keystone Resort - Keystone Website
- 1.5 hours from Boulder/Denver
- Approximately $30 for day lift ticket
- Probably the largest downhill and freeride trail network in the state.
- Long, extensive trails. The winning Pro race times are over 10 minutes, so you get plenty of ride time.
- A large variety of stunts, jumps and terrain.
- Open June through mid-September |
SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch - SolVista Website
- 1.75 hours from Boulder/Denver
- FREE Lifts for 2007 Season, Possibly $10 - $15 for 2008.
- Four downhill and Super D style trails.
- Slalom track
- Beginner through Expert terrain with jumps of all sizes
- 4 new trails, dirt jump park and skills area for 08 |
Winterpark - Winter Park Website
- 1.5 hours from Boulder/Denver
- Approximately $25 lift ticket
- Only 1 "real" DH trail that is fun and a good first time experience
- Quality all-mountain and XC trail options
- The downhill trail is fairly long, but not technical with 5 table tops and some wooden features
- A skills center has been developed
- Site of the Crankworx Colorado event
- plans to develop in 08 and beyond |
Vail - Vail Website
- 2 hours from Boulder/Denver
- Approximately $25 lift ticket
- 2 DH trails with XC options
- Home of 2001 world champs (but that course is NOT open for riding) |
Lift-Serviced Downhill | Dirt Jumps | Skateparks | All-Mountain/Trail
Dirt Jump Spots
The Boulder/Denver area has a handful of quality dirt jump spots that are known to the public. Our dirt jumping season is best in the late fall through the spring (when there isn't snow on the ground). The natural moisture during those seasons make maintaining the jumps possible.
DIRT JUMP RIDING ETIQUETTE
All of the areas listed below have been built by HAND thanks to dedicated riders. They are maintained and created for the love of riding and all dirt jump spots should be respected. Sometimes the locals may seem like they don't want you there, but they just want to protect their work. If you respect their work and adhere to these guidelines, everyone will have a great experience jumping.
- Do not skid on or intentionally destroy jumps or lips
- If you case or clip a landing (everyone does, it's ok), repair your mark immediately out of respect for everyone riding
- If you ride one of these spots regularly, ask the locals how you can help maintain the dirt jump area. That's how the community can grow.
- Keep noise to a minimum.
- Do not leave trash and pack out any trash you see |
The Fix Bike Shop (that's us) - Info Here
- Our private jumps located right behind the shop
- Beginner through advanced lines and a pumptrack.
- Most maintained jumps in the area (thanks Phil and Bill - go buy them a tasty beverage)
- Only open during shop hours, CLOSED SUNDAYS
- A liability waiver must be signed before riding...get it in the shop. |
Gunbarrel - Info Here
- A public dirt jump park designated by the City of Boulder, located Northwest of Boulder.
- Beginner through advanced lines.
- Maintenance varies with local's being stoked. |
Lake Arbor - Arvada
- THE classic venue. Jumps have been here for over 20 years.
- Intermediate to advanced terrain
- The crew that digs takes pride in their jumps. If it's your first time, come enjoy them, but repair any damage you cause. If you come here often, take responsibility for keeping things running by offering to dig. |
Lift-Serviced Downhill | Dirt Jumps | Skateparks | All-Mountain/Trail
Skateparks
The Boulder/Denver area is saturated with some of the best skateparks in the country. Here are the parks in Boulder County. For info on skateparks in Denver, CLICK HERE
Boulder Skatepark - Info Here
- Awesome, flowing park
- 100% cement
- Intermediate to advanced ability
- Bikes are only allowed from dawn through 10 a.m. - don't be lazy, get up and shred! |
Longmont Skatepark - Info Here
- 100% cement
- Fun box, wedges and gnar bowls.
- Beginner through advanced ability
- Can get crowded in afternoon
- Has lights until 10pm |
Louisville Skatepark - Info Here
- 100% cement
- Small, to medium-sized features
- Low-pressure environment, fun park for bikes
- Has lights until 10pm |
Lift-Serviced Downhill | Dirt Jumps | Skateparks | All-Mountain/Trail
All-Mountain/Trail Rides
This is Colorado, so there is no shortage of high-quality mountain bike trail rides. Do you research and you'll find hundreds of trail possibilities online. Here are some near The Fix Bikes retail location.
Betasso Preserve - Info Here
- The Boulder quickie ride
- 3 mile loop
- Only moderate climbing (if you drive there and ride)
- Closed wednesdays and saturdays due to hiking traffic
- Can be ridden to from Boulder via Boulder Canyon trail and pipeline trail (adds steep climb). |
Hall Ranch - Info Here
- Staple ride of Boulder County
- 7 mile lolli-pop with technical section at the beginning and fun, buffed loop at top
- Medium to advanced skill level
- Can get crowded after work |
Heil Ranch - Info Here
- 7 mile lolli-pop that varies from sanitized to rocky.
- Never steep.
- Watch for hikers on the way down because you can PIN IT!
- Crowded on weekends and afterwork. |
Walker Ranch - Info Here
- 7 mile long, classic Boulder County ride
- Major hike-a-bike section
- Good singletrack sections with some extended climbs |
Lift-Serviced Downhill | Dirt Jumps | Skateparks | All-Mountain/Trail
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