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 2.7 (26)
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  5. Marshall Mesa
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“A simple connector trail linking the Marshall Mesa trails east and west of Route 93. ”

Michael Ahnemann
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3.7

Miles

6.0

KM
Doubletrack

5,749' 1,752 m

High

5,560' 1,695 m

Low

238' 72 m

Up

59' 18 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

E-bikes allowed east of Hwy 93 ( bouldercolorado.gov/guide/g…)

Description

This simple connector is useful, in that it gets riders from the east section of trails across 93 to the west section.

It's not particularly exciting to ride, but it serves its purpose.

Contacts

Local Club: Boulder Mountainbike Alliance

Nov 17, 2025: Trail Update: South St Vrain

Nov 14, 2025: Another Step Closer to new Betasso Connector

Oct 24, 2025: Boulder County Moves One Step Closer to a Safer Boulder-to-Betasso Connection

Land Manager: Boulder County, CO - Parks and Open Space

Shared By:

Michael Ahnemann with improvements by Markus Groner
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Trail Ratings

  2.7 from 26 votes

#5

in Marshall Mesa

#21642

Overall
  2.7 from 26 votes
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Trail Rankings

#5

in Marshall Mesa

#1,847

in Colorado

#21,642

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Photos

Dirty Bismarck heading towards the main parking lot.
Oct 18, 2015 near Superior, CO
Foothils sunset from the Community Ditch Trail
Apr 8, 2015 near Superior, CO
Fast trail with beautiful views of the front range from the Community Ditch trail.
Oct 30, 2015 near Superior, CO
Small technical section on an otherwise fast trail. Beautiful views of the front range from the Dirty Bismarck.
Oct 30, 2015 near Superior, CO
The friendly cows on the Community Ditch section often offer a nice and enjoyable scenery.
Nov 27, 2021 near Superior, CO
Mellow riding on the Community Ditch trail
Apr 6, 2013 near Superior, CO

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Apr 12, 2026
Brandon Baines
First ride of '26. Pretty easy 5.1mi
Sep 20, 2024
Patrick Burns
So easy through such amazing terrain.
Aug 17, 2024
Jake Albright
w/ Dad
May 24, 2022
Will Yermal
Apr 3, 2022
Private User
Dec 5, 2021
Stuart Hughes
Dry and warm 3.7mi
Aug 29, 2021
Matthew Kittredge
Jul 10, 2021
Paul Stahlschmidt

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