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Betasso Link Trail

 3.9 (53)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Boulder
  5. Betasso Preserve
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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

Shared By Michael Ahnemann

Conditions

Minor Issues 22 days ago
Muddy, Snowy, Icy - Trails are mostly covered in snow/ice. South facing, non-shaded areas are snow free. Some mud patches. History
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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

Nov 26, 2018: Eldorado Canyon to Walker Ranch: Talking Points for Online Comments Due by Dec. 9, 2018

Nov 16, 2018: BMA Suggested Comments for OSMP Responsible Recreation Survey

Nov 16, 2018: BMA Public Comment on OSMP Master Plan Focus Area: Responsible Recreation

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

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Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 53 votes

#1

in Betasso Preserve

#67

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  3.9 from 53 votes
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in Betasso Preserve

#28

in Colorado

#67

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Progression of the Betasso climb in three shots.
Progression of the Betasso climb in three shots.
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Smiles for miles up(?) the Betasso Link Trail.
Smiles for miles up(?) the Betasso Link Trail.
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Looking back at the initial climb from Boulder Canyon
Looking back at the initial climb from Boulder…
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Nice hairpin turn.
Nice hairpin turn.
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Sweet little rollers before big sweeping right.
Sweet little rollers before big sweeping right.
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A view from above Boulder.
A view from above Boulder.
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3 Comments

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fabrizio Giorgetta
fabrizio Giorgetta  
Lower section is vastly improved (no more looseness, but still interesting) - thanks to the trail builders! Aug 2, 2013
Michael Ahnemann
Boulder, CO
Michael Ahnemann   Boulder, CO  
You're right Fabrizio! Thanks for reminding me... I'll update the description. Aug 2, 2013
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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