Saddle Ridge

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Trail

2.0 mile 3.2 kilometer point to point
Singletrack
Easy/Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 797' 243 m
Descent: 0' 0 m
High: 8,208' 2,502 m
Low: 7,411' 2,259 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 8% (4°)
Max Grade: 13% (7°)

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Trail shared by John McDade

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“A great challenging climb to Wildridge or an easier descent than Lee's Way Down.”

— John McDade

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Description

This trail is a straightforward climb to Wildridge with views of Beaver Creek and Avon. The climb begins roughly halfway through the Avon Singletree Connector (ASC) at the bottom of a drainage. From here, work your way up the trail as it switchbacks its way up the ridge to reach a junction with PB&J and eventually Lee's Way Down.

While the grades are mostly moderate along this trail, expect to use your granny gears at least a few times!

If you don't think the intermediate/difficult Lee's Way Down is in the cards, this can provide a fun descent as well—just be careful of riders slogging their way up.

Contacts

Local Club: Vail Valley Mountain Bike Association

Land Manager: Town of Avon

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Check-Ins

May 19, 2019

Jeremiah Sawdon

Aug 23, 2018

Jun 24, 2018

2mi

May 26, 2018

Reed Harrington

Oct 15, 2017

Aug 16, 2017

Jul 23, 2017

Andrew Koransky

Jul 7, 2017

1.8mi — 0h 42m

Jul 6, 2017

Lizabeth Barnett

Jul 1, 2017

2mi

May 31, 2017

Reed Harrington

Apr 24, 2017

Dry and smooth. 2mi

Sep 22, 2016

Aug 8, 2016

Very fun and challenging up hill 2mi — 12h 30m

Jun 28, 2016

Lee Peezee

Jun 10, 2016

Lee Peezee

Apr 22, 2016

Apr 21, 2016

Still hate this climb.

Apr 20, 2016

Oct 25, 2015

Uphill 1.9mi — 0h 41m

Jul 1, 2015

Tough way up. Was rewarded with a thunder storm at the top. lee's made it worth it.

Jun 7, 2015

May 29, 2015

May 28, 2015

May 16, 2015

Aug 12, 2014

A Clark

Jul 27, 2014

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Trail Ratings

3.8 from 18 votes

#2

in Avon

#4505

Overall

3.8 from 18 votes

5 Star		22%
4 Star		39%
3 Star		33%
2 Star		6%
1 Star		0%

Rankings

#2

in Avon

#405

in Colorado

#4,505

141 Views Last Month

5,067 Since Jul 25, 2014

Easy/Intermediate

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Saddle Ridge is fun to descend and climb.

Saddle Ridge is fun to descend and climb.

This way for a fun descent

This way for a fun descent

Looking down the Saddle Ridge switchbacks

Looking down the Saddle Ridge switchbacks

Views of Beaver Creek while climbing

Views of Beaver Creek while climbing

Hand built singletrack climb.

Hand built singletrack climb.

Near the bottom of Saddle Ridge Trail

Near the bottom of Saddle Ridge Trail

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