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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 32 votes

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  3.7 from 32 votes
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Trail Rankings

#313

in Colorado

#1,331

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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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