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Frontside

 3.5 (10)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …Salida
  5. Arkansas Hills Trail System
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Length

1.2 Miles 1.9 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

290' 88 m

Ascent

-7' -2 m

Descent

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

7,332' 2,235 m

High

7,049' 2,149 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 62 days ago
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“Singletrack access to S Mountain Trails right from town. ”

— Leslie Kehmeier
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Overview

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Frontside provides a moderate singletrack climb from downtown Salida to the upper trailhead on Spiral Dr. The climb is a bit of a grind at first and then turns into a steady pedal.

Frontisde connects to Burnpile just below the upper trailhead and Lil Rattler above.

Contacts

Local Club: Salida Mountain Trails

Jun 3, 2018: June Shindig Cancellation

May 31, 2018: Go Spartans!

May 11, 2018: ShinDig- May 12th

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Royal Gorge Field Office

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Apr 14, 2018
reuben Bel
Nov 22, 2017
Stephanie Striefel
Quite winded, but not as steep as I thought. 1.2mi
Oct 21, 2017
Allen Tanner
Jul 30, 2017
Steve Leath
Jul 23, 2017
Chris Freet
Jun 30, 2017
edie reynolds
May 28, 2017
Raúl Gross
May 14, 2017
Lauren Burket

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Stewarded by Salida Mountain Trails
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Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 10 votes

#16

in Arkansas Hills Trail System

#10995

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  3.5 from 10 votes
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in Colorado

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Frontside trail provides stellar views of the high peaks surrounding Salida.
Frontside trail provides stellar views of the h…
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The new and improved Burnpile offers fantastic features built to get you airborne!
The new and improved Burnpile offers fantastic…
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The sun sets on the new and improved Burnpile Trail.
The sun sets on the new and improved Burnpile T…
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Great views of Salida and the Arkansas Valley on Fronside.
Great views of Salida and the Arkansas Valley o…
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