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A scenic and flowy singletrack trail, mostly used for climbing.


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2.5

Miles

4.1

KM

Singletrack

7,695' 2,345 m

High

6,821' 2,079 m

Low

877' 267 m

Up

3' 1 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

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Description

Lupine starts just a short distance up from the base of the trail system, off Bluffs Loop. As of June 2014, the start is unmarked, and the entire lower section is fairly difficult to follow, with several unmarked trails branching off at different points. Use the MTB Project MTB Project mobile app to find the start, and as you follow the trail, it becomes easier to stay on course.

The trail climbs the entire way, but it's never particularly steep. It flows nicely back and forth through nice lush vegetation and Aspens. In many spots it flows so well, you'll think it would make a much better descent than a climb. However, it's most commonly ridden uphill, so descending would require many stops for uphill riders.

As you reach higher elevations, the trail pops out to the ridge line, serving up expansive views back out over the valley to town and the ski area in the distance. The last third of the trail is slightly rockier and technical, but never too challenging.

You'll meet up with Little Moab trail for a steeper, more technical climb.

Contacts

Shared By:

Michael Ahnemann with improvements by James Stucky and 1 other

Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 35 votes

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  3.7 from 35 votes
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Trail Rankings

#249

in Colorado

#949

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Emerald Meadows is fabulous!
Jun 24, 2014 near Steambo…, CO
Lupine has great views of the Yampa Valley from top to bottom.
Jun 25, 2014 near Steambo…, CO
LUPINE TO LITTLE MOAB  |  STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO
Nov 19, 2019 near Steambo…, CO
View of Steamboat Springs from Lupine trail.
Jun 17, 2020 near Steambo…, CO
View of Steamboat Springs from Lupine
Jun 14, 2020 near Steambo…, CO
First time riding NPR in Steamboat Springs.
Jun 17, 2020 near Steambo…, CO
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Oct 5, 2024
tooTALLtim
up in 40 minutes to NPR
Sep 16, 2023
Graffsquatch
Sep 6, 2022
Loren D
Saw a black bear on the way back to my house!! 2.5mi — 0h 40m
Aug 2, 2022
Loren D
Beautiful morning ride before coffee. 2.5mi — 0h 45m
Jun 19, 2022
Cristine Check
Jun 18, 2022
Sean McClure
Difficult climb but worth the pain for the scenery and getting to NPR
Jun 7, 2022
Justin DeSola
6.3mi — 1h 17m
Aug 22, 2021
Dp Mn
James and I left from the rodeo arena. Was a very hard ride on the lupine. I had to walk several areas, so did James. Don't believe only 900ft up

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