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“Singletrack access to S Mountain Trails right from town. ”

Leslie Kehmeier
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1.2

Miles

2.0

KM
Singletrack

7,331' 2,234 m

High

7,071' 2,155 m

Low

267' 81 m

Up

8' 2 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

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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

Apr 24, 2020: Call for Local Trail Stewards

Apr 5, 2020: SMT Annual Fundraiser Cancelled

Nov 7, 2019: See you in 2020!

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Royal Gorge Field Office

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Leslie Kehmeier with improvements by Marcel S
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Trail Ratings

  3.4 from 14 votes

#18

in Arkansas Hills Trail System

#8546

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  3.4 from 14 votes
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#18

in Arkansas Hills Trail S…

#906

in Colorado

#8,546

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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
Fairly typical evening ride on S mountain in Salida
Jun 30, 2016 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

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Jul 31, 2019
Sarah Marreel-Alley
1.2mi — 0h 05m
Jun 2, 2019
Matt Castelli
Fine for uphill
May 30, 2019
Jordan B
1.2mi — 5h 00m
Sep 19, 2018
Jonathan Trout
1.2mi
Aug 5, 2018
Brandon Vicenti
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

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