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A great steady climb up to, or off of the Colorado Trail.


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Map Key

2.8

Miles

4.5

KM

Singletrack

10,134' 3,089 m

High

9,329' 2,843 m

Low

805' 245 m

Up

99' 30 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

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Description

The Red Trail is a sweet little slice of singletrack. It connects the Colorado Trail near the West Ridge to the West Aqueduct Trail, the Horseshoe Gulch Trail, and the other excellent trails located in the Soda Park area near Breckenridge/Frisco/Keystone. This area abounds in loop trail options and the Red Trail is a nice option to include in the mix.

The trail is a great steady climb up to, or off of the Colorado Trail. Other than one very steep switchback about a half mile from the intersection with the Colorado Trail, any intermediate skilled rider can can handle the minor obstacles found on this trail (one tiny section is washed out and should be walked). Views of the Ten Mile Range are awesome and, when in season, wildflowers are abundant. Pass through dense forest and wide open meadows. There's even a nice stream to follow for a bit.

The trail follows the Soda Creek drainage. This trail has quite a bit of northern exposure and is generally one of the last trails to melt out after winter.

Contacts

Shared By:

Kevin League with improvements by N G

Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 24 votes

#1732

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  4.0 from 24 votes
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Trail Rankings

#365

in Colorado

#1,732

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Photos

Closing in on the intersection of the Red Trail and Colorado Trail
Jul 29, 2013 near Keystone, CO
Cruise the Red Trail as part of the Keystone Gulch to Soda Creek Loop.
Mar 5, 2017 near Keystone, CO
Views of Swan Mountain (right foreground) and the Ten Mile Range (left background) from the Red Trail.
Jul 29, 2013 near Keystone, CO
The Gore Range way to the north
Jul 2, 2014 near Keystone, CO
The Ten Mile Range
Jul 2, 2014 near Keystone, CO
Looking south as the CT trail continues - go right to continue on the Soda Creek loop back to the ranch
Jul 10, 2017 near Keystone, CO

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