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Winiger Ridge Trail

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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Boulder
  5. Gross Reservoir
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2.6 Miles 4.2 Kilometers


Singletrack

686' 209 m

Ascent

-40' -12 m

Descent

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

8,468' 2,581 m

High

7,823' 2,384 m

Low

Shared By Jim Mapes

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“A singletrack out and back on a scenic ridge line. ”

— Jim Mapes
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Dogs Unknown

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Description

From a small parking lot off of Road 359, head west through the gate to the start of the Winiger Ridge Trail. The first 1/4 mile of the trail is rather eroded and braided and will likely require a bit of hike-a-bike. After gaining the ridge proper continue along singletrack at the forests edge.

At the 2.6 mile mark you reach the Forest Service boundary markers and the turn around point for your ride. The Winiger Ridge Trail can be agreeably combined with the rugged and flowy county road 68J by parking at Walker Ranch.

Contacts

Local Club: Boulder Mountainbike Alliance

Aug 13, 2018: High Plains Trail Work With OSMP

Jul 31, 2018: GURLZ RIDE - Marshall Mesa

Jul 31, 2018: GURLZ RIDE - Marshall Mesa

Land Manager: USFS - Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Office

Aug 8, 2018: Seeking Forest Visitor Information Volunteers

Aug 6, 2018: Temporary Closure of Trails on the Pawnee National Grassland

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May 27, 2016
Tommy West
Rainy. Epic. 5.2mi — 1h 45m
May 25, 2016
Tommy West
1.6mi — 0h 30m

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Stewarded by Boulder Mountainbike Alliance
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  3.3 from 4 votes

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#13551

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Looking west, toward the Divide, from Winiger Ridge.
Looking west, toward the Divide, from Winiger R…
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On route to Walker...
On route to Walker...
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Rock and log rideover.
Rock and log rideover.
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Trail along the ridge and forest edge.
Trail along the ridge and forest edge.
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Perfect tread and a pretty view to the east.
Perfect tread and a pretty view to the east.
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Forest Service Road 359 looking north from the Winiger Ridge trailhead.
Forest Service Road 359 looking north from the…
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Johanna Lezius
Johanna Lezius  
We started out from our campsite along FS359, which added some miles. While this is a rather short out-and-back, it is beautiful when on the ridge. The way up there from the trailhead is pretty tricky and may require you to hike your bike up. I sure did. There are a few more spots that can be tricky but all in all it is quite a fun trail, especially going back. Jul 10, 2016

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