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Lory State Park Small Loop

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  4. …Fort Collins
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8.7 Miles 13.9 Kilometers


80%

Singletrack

1,587' 484 m

Ascent

-1,585' -483 m

Descent

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

36%

Max Grade (20°)

6,745' 2,056 m

High

5,444' 1,659 m

Low

Shared By BryanV Vernetson

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Bad / Closed 23 days ago
Lory State Park is currently closed to mountain bikes and horses. History
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“Grueling uphill leads to some insanely good technical downhill and flowing singletrack!”

— BryanV Vernetson
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Overview

This is a great link up in Lory State Park with some very technical spots and some good downhill that can be intimidating. Great singletrack toward the middle and end that rides really well. This ride is Mill Creek Link to Howard Trail to Timber Trail to Kimmons Trail to East Valley Loop.

Need to Know

There is some considerable hike-a-bike on Howard Trail if you do this ride in the clockwise direction. This is the norm as it is a very technical uphill!

There is a lot of equestrian use in Lory so be ready for horses and their bread crumb trail!

Description

Park at the far south side of the park and head out on the Mill Creek Link. You split off on Howard and the uphill is grueling while on this trail. There are significant portions where hike-a-bike is considered "the norm".

Once you summit behind Arthur's rock, the downhill is fairly technical with tight switchbacks, but good riding. Kimmons trail near the bottom is amazingly flowy and rides incredibly fast before you hit the East Valley Trail for a cool down back to the car.

Another option would be to ride West Valley Trail for a different (but similar) finish.

Contacts

Local Club: Overland Mountain Bike Club

Oct 30, 2018: 2018 Board Election Candidate Statements

Oct 14, 2018: Lory Trails Day – Saturday, October 20, 2018!

Sep 19, 2018: Big Tooth or Consequences MTB Race News! – Want a shorter course option at a lower price?  ToC Lite is for you!!!

Land Manager: Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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The scenery is awesome on upper Timber Trail, but you better get off your bike first before looking at it.
The scenery is awesome on upper Timber Trail, b…
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Coming down some of the less technical downhill!
Coming down some of the less technical downhill!
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Enjoy the ride, but don't forget about the view!
Enjoy the ride, but don't forget about the view!
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