Name: Betasso Link Trail
Rating: 3.9

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“A useful section of trail that makes it possible to ride Betasso from town.”

— Michael Ahnemann

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Description

This trail isn't one that you'd choose to drive to, but it adds some extra singletrack to the Betasso trail system, and makes for a nice way to ride Betasso from town.

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.

Contacts

Local Club: Boulder Mountainbike Alliance

Sep 17, 2018: Morning Wednesdays - Picture Rock

Sep 12, 2018: GURLZ RIDE - Hall Ranch - Session the Rock Garden

Sep 11, 2018: Adventure Film Festival Ride at Betasso

Land Manager: Boulder County, CO - Parks and Open Space

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Trail Ratings

3.9 from 52 votes

#1

in Betasso Preserve

#64

Overall

3.9 from 52 votes

5 Star		27%
4 Star		42%
3 Star		27%
2 Star		2%
1 Star		2%

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#1

in Betasso Preserve

#28

in Colorado

#64

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Progression of the Betasso climb in three shots.

Smiles for miles up(?) the Betasso Link Trail.

Looking back at the initial climb from Boulder…

Nice hairpin turn.

Sweet little rollers before big sweeping right.

A view from above Boulder.

Coming out of the last big sweeper before final…

Final descent on the well-maintained s-curves.

3 Comments

fabrizio Giorgetta

Lower section is vastly improved (no more looseness, but still interesting) - thanks to the trail builders! Aug 2, 2013

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Michael Ahnemann
Boulder, CO

Michael Ahnemann Boulder, CO

You're right Fabrizio! Thanks for reminding me... I'll update the description. Aug 2, 2013

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marshall moose
Golden, Colorado

marshall moose Golden, Colorado

I gotta say I'd choose to drive to this trail rather than driving up to the proper trailhead - the climb is hard yet not too bad, and the descent is an absolutely sick way to end a couple fast laps on Betasso. The lower section is great - really nice trail work! I wouldn't want to miss this if I was doing Betasso. Oct 26, 2015

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1.2 Miles 1.9 Kilometers Singletrack	601' 183 m Ascent -1' -0 m Descent
10% Avg Grade (5°) 22% Max Grade (12°)	6,473' 1,973 m High 5,871' 1,790 m Low

Betasso Link Trail

1.2 Miles 1.9 Kilometers

Singletrack

601' 183 m

-1' -0 m

10%

22%

6,473' 1,973 m

5,871' 1,790 m

Shared By Michael Ahnemann

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“A useful section of trail that makes it possible to ride Betasso from town.”

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