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Eagle Wind

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.4 (52)
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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Lyons
  5. Rabbit Mountain
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“A short lollipop with some technical climbing and fast, rocky descents. ”

Garrett Lodewyck
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3.0

Miles

4.8

KM
Singletrack

5,852' 1,784 m

High

5,512' 1,680 m

Low

431' 131 m

Up

140' 43 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Features Views

Leashed dogs allowed. Rabbit Mountain will be closed most Mondays and Tuesdays from Oct. 7, 2024 through Jan. 28. 2025. Details: bouldercounty.gov/open-spac…

Need to Know

Eagle Wind may be marked directional for all users, please follow the signs.

Description

Climb northeast out of the parking area on a short, steep trail with some fun little rock gardens until you hit the Little Thompson Overlook Trail split at about 1/2 mile. Turn right across the service road. (The service road offers a gentler option for the climb and descent for beginner riders.)

Climb another 1/2 mile on varying smooth and rocky singletrack. The preferred direction is generally to cruise clockwise on the loop. The trail levels out a bit on top of the mesa and offers views of the Front Range, Continental Divide, and Eastern Plains. There is a brief section on a service road with views of Meeker, Longs, and the Twin Sisters. Veer off the road and continue across the mesa.

At its furthest southeast point, the trail turns sharply back northwest. This section cruises through some heavier brush and short technical bits back to the beginning of the loop. Head back down the way you came (super fun, fast descent) or around the loop again if you're feeling good!

Contacts

Local Club: Boulder Mountainbike Alliance

Nov 17, 2025: Trail Update: South St Vrain

Nov 14, 2025: Another Step Closer to new Betasso Connector

Oct 24, 2025: Boulder County Moves One Step Closer to a Safer Boulder-to-Betasso Connection

Land Manager: Boulder County, CO - Parks and Open Space

Shared By:

Garrett Lodewyck with improvements by J.J. Millheiser and 1 other
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Trail Ratings

  3.4 from 52 votes

#1

in Rabbit Mountain

#462

Overall
  3.4 from 52 votes
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Rabbit Mountain

#142

in Colorado

#462

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Photos

View if Indian Peaks and Longs Peak to the right from Eagle Wind trail at Rabbit Mountain.
Jul 1, 2021 near Lyons, CO
Abundant wildflowers along the trail in early summer
Jun 3, 2016 near Lyons, CO
Nice rock formations through the pine trees
Nov 17, 2017 near Lyons, CO
Take a rest on the bench here and enjoy the stunning views! Or, just motor on past, because right after this is probably the most fun part of the Eagle Wind trail (heading clockwise).
Oct 24, 2014 near Lyons, CO
Eagle Wind - Rabbit Mountain - Lyons - Colorado
Mar 27, 2024 near Lyons, CO
Typical section of Eagle Wind Trail.
Mar 7, 2021 near Lyons, CO

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Dec 21, 2025
garrick steele
May 5, 2023
Ben Pfaff
Rocky but fun! Broke a spoke — 0h 52m
Dec 11, 2022
Nicholas DeLano
Starting a petition to name this trail 007. 0 fun, 0 flow, 7 angry boomers.
Sep 30, 2022
Dustin Adkins
May 11, 2022
natelav89
4mi
Apr 15, 2022
Tom Baker
Mar 20, 2022
John H
Mostly dry. A couple short stretches of moisture and light mud.
Jun 21, 2021
Daniel R
One of the easier intermediate rides in the area. Most wildflowers are blooming now. Perfect time of the season to ride it.

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