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Frontside

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.6 (20)
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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …Salida
  5. Arkansas Hills Trail System
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“Singletrack access to S Mountain Trails right from town. ”

Leslie Kehmeier
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1.1

Miles

1.7

KM
Singletrack

7,329' 2,234 m

High

7,081' 2,158 m

Low

256' 78 m

Up

13' 4 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

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

Jul 1, 2025: July 2025 Newsletter

Mar 6, 2025: Newsletter: March 2025

Feb 28, 2025: Salida Youth Cycling Interest Form

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Royal Gorge Field Office

Shared By:

Leslie Kehmeier with improvements by Marcel S and 1 other
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Trail Ratings

  3.6 from 20 votes

#18

in Arkansas Hills Trail System

#10506

Overall
  3.6 from 20 votes
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Trail Rankings

#18

in Arkansas Hills Trail S…

#981

in Colorado

#10,506

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Photos

Frontside trail provides stellar views of the high peaks surrounding Salida.
May 19, 2015 near Salida, CO
The new and improved Burnpile offers fantastic features built to get you airborne!
Jan 30, 2017 near Salida, CO
The sun sets on the new and improved Burnpile Trail.
Jan 30, 2017 near Salida, CO
Halfway up frontside climb.
Mar 21, 2019 near Salida, CO
Great views of Salida and the Arkansas Valley on Fronside.
Mar 31, 2014 near Salida, CO
Frontside - Arkansas Hills Trails - Salida - Colorado
Mar 20, 2024 near Salida, CO

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Sep 28, 2023
M K
Gaycation with Tim
Sep 24, 2022
MTB Addict
3.3mi
Oct 1, 2021
Steph V
Jul 31, 2021
Heath Shifflett
1.2mi
Jul 24, 2021
Kevin S
May 7, 2021
Ethan Northey
1.2mi
May 1, 2021
Crystal McDonald
Aug 22, 2020
Trent R
Hot exposed. Basic blue climb

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