Name: Elk Ridge Trail
Rating: 4.2

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This is an enjoyable way to connect from Meadow View trail to Sleepy "S" trail.

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Local Club: Colorado Mountain Bike Association

Land Manager: Jefferson County, CO - Open Space Dept.

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Jeremy Brodhead

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Trail Ratings

4.2 from 18 votes

#2

in Elk Meadow Park

#3053

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4.2 from 18 votes

5 Star		56%
4 Star		17%
3 Star		22%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		6%

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#2

in Elk Meadow Park

#492

in Colorado

#3,053

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This is a quick fun technical down hill.

Feb 25, 2021 near Kittredge, CO

Full descent down Elk Ridge with no uphill hikers or riders to get in the way!

Jul 26, 2018 near Kittredge, CO

Feb 25, 2021 near Kittredge, CO

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Aug 5, 2025

Patrick Burns

Jeffco has ruined this one. Wide boring smooth and dusty

Jun 29, 2025

Sunny Summey

this is probably the only part of the trail system that's ADA wheelchair compliant. Zero obstacles, zero features, just a wide stomped flat smooth…

Sep 7, 2022

Patrick Burns

This is cool. Can be loose AF. Good times. Wish it was longer.

Oct 13, 2020

Deby Johnson

1st Blue

Dec 14, 2019

Caitlin G

First time fatbiking! Walked up it, rode down. 0.6mi

Apr 17, 2018

Sam Baghaei

Oct 13, 2017

Grant Bradow

Dry - Very dry and loose 5mi — 0h 45m

Jul 2, 2017

Mt Dv

Jun 21, 2014

Matt Hall

May 3, 2014

Rick Law

0.6mi

Oct 6, 2013

Jeremy Brodhead

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Elk Ridge Trail

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