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A slightly more difficult trail cutting through the middle of the park.


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3.1

Miles

5.0

KM

Singletrack

6,845' 2,086 m

High

6,157' 1,877 m

Low

66' 20 m

Up

754' 230 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

Note: It's been strongly recommended that people ride this trail downhill (as mapped), but it is possible to encounter hikers and uphill riders as well, so be alert.

This trail is probably still rideable by most riders, but it's a bit more challenging than the Green Mountain Loop. It's singletrack, which makes it a nice trail to add to a loop in this area, rather than riding the doubletrack section of Green Mountain Loop along the ridge.

Starting at the top along the ridge, this trail heads mostly downhill for close to a mile. It's somewhat steep in places, with some smaller loose rocks, so beginners will want to take it slow. More advanced riders will find it adds some fun to a ride in this area.

You'll reach a junction about a third of the way down. Stay right to get on the Rooney connector that takes you back towards the Rooney Road trailhead, or stay left to continue on the main Rooney Valley Trail.

The option to the left adds a couple of short steep climbs and descents, followed by a final descent on 2-track back down to the Green Mountain Loop, at the southern edge.

Contacts

Shared By:

Michael Ahnemann with improvements by Ryan K

Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 123 votes

#71

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  4.1 from 123 votes
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Trail Rankings

#34

in Colorado

#71

Overall
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Photos

The views
Apr 17, 2024 near West Pl…, CO
Descending Rooney
Apr 17, 2024 near West Pl…, CO
View due south from the top of Rooney Valley Trail, right before the descent.
May 31, 2019 near West Pl…, CO
Flow with a view.
Apr 10, 2022 near West Pl…, CO
Wild flowers really coming on.
Jun 17, 2021 near West Pl…, CO
Coming out of Rooney Valley Trail
Jan 17, 2020 near West Pl…, CO
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Nov 15, 2025
Anonymous
Please for the love of God stop biking up this trail. I know it's technically both ways but it's obviously designed for downhill riders
May 24, 2025
Roylnn Serati
May 16, 2024
Raymond Martinez Jr
Apr 9, 2024
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Oct 7, 2023
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