Betasso Link Trail
Trail
1.2 mile
1.9 kilometer
point to point
Singletrack
Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
601'
183 m
Descent: -1' 0 m
High: 6,473' 1,973 m
Low: 5,871' 1,790 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 10% (5°)
Max Grade: 22% (12°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
All Clear
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“A useful section of trail that makes it possible to ride Betasso from town.”
— Michael Ahnemann
Electric Mountain Bikes
Not Allowed
Features
Drops/Jumps
Description
There's a small parking area just off the Canyon road (119), but it's a better idea to park somewhere near the base of 119 and ride up the bike path.
The trail starts with a difficult climb - it's a granny gear hill with several loose sections. It can be ridden bottom to top, but even the most experienced riders will usually walk at least one part of the climb. There is a major effort to smooth out and improve the stability of the lower section of this trail (May 2013).
After the initial slog, the trail switches back several times and becomes more gradual before it crosses the road and continues up to intersect with the Canyon Loop. On the way back down, it's a fun, fast descent, but be careful on the final section - the loose trail that's difficult to climb can be equally dangerous to descend.
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Family Friendly, ADA Accessible, Need to Know, Dogs Allowed
Contacts
Local Club: Boulder Mountainbike Alliance
May 28, 2020: BMA’s COVID-19 Recommendations for Safe Mountain Biking
May 21, 2020: UPDATED: Boulder Canyon Construction Impacts Betasso and Chapman Trails
May 20, 2020: Help kids save dirt jumps in Longmont
Land Manager: Boulder County, CO - Parks and Open Space
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