Name: South Ridge Trail
Rating: 3.1

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An access road heading out of the main parking lot, this is a popular way to get a good portion of the way up Horsetooth Mountain. While there is little in the way of technical terrain, the steepness in some sections warrants an Intermediate rating.

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Local Club: Overland Mountain Bike Club

Oct 28, 2019: 2019 Trail Appreciation & Season Ending Party

Oct 1, 2019: Overland Board of Directors Election – Your Chance to Help Direct the Future of OMBA

Sep 16, 2019: Overland Mountain Bike Association Launches Fundraising Raffle

Land Manager: Larimer County, Colorado

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Brook Mooney

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3.1 from 17 votes

#11

in Horsetooth Mountain Park

#14388

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3.1 from 17 votes

5 Star		12%
4 Star		24%
3 Star		35%
2 Star		24%
1 Star		6%

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#11

in Horsetooth Mountain Park

#1,245

in Colorado

#14,388

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Oct 9, 2017 near Bellvue, CO

View of Longs Peak from Horsetooth Mountain

Oct 9, 2017 near Bellvue, CO

Deep in the pain cave on the Southridge Road climb. Riders earn their turns on the 4SOH course.

Sep 28, 2016 near Laporte, CO

Beautiful views of Horsetooth Reservoir from a little off of South Ridge

Oct 9, 2017 near Bellvue, CO

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Dec 11, 2019

Grayson Barber

Aug 17, 2019

Nathan Van Deel

Steady ascent with a fun and winding return to he bottom. 2.3mi — 1h 00m

Jul 24, 2019

Chase Gross

2.3mi — 1h 10m

Nov 10, 2018

Peyton A

6mi

Jul 1, 2018

Sarah Holmes

Rough as a beginner but still good. Would love to come back when I get more experience.

Apr 11, 2018

Bryce Maddy

1.2mi

Dec 2, 2017

Travis Parsons

Jul 30, 2017

Wes Ga

May 5, 2017

Robin Conley

Apr 11, 2017

Luke Brewer

Apr 8, 2017

Rob Hoffman

3mi

May 30, 2016

Pat Grewe

Sep 27, 2015

Andrew Hanes 1

A few killer uphills. Too much fun riding down.

Jul 3, 2015

Jared Crockett

That's a long steep grind!

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South Ridge Trail

“A great way to gain some elevation in Horsetooth Mountain Park. ”

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6,882' 2,098 m

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1,082' 330 m

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Horsetooth Mountain SUPREME Loop

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