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Dakota Ridge Trail

 4.4 (52)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Morrison
  5. Matthews/Winters Park
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2.1 Miles 3.5 Kilometers


Singletrack

271' 82 m

Ascent

-506' -154 m

Descent

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

6,618' 2,017 m

High

6,155' 1,876 m

Low

Shared By Matt Thoele

Conditions

All Clear 17 days ago
Mostly Dry - The wooden steps had some ice but free and clear other than that. (and you walk those anyway....right?) History
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“A technical, rocky, fast trail.”

— Matt Thoele
Driving DirectionsGPX File

Dogs Off-leash

Features eMTB allowed

Description

No matter how long you've been riding mountain bikes, Dakota Ridge will test the best of your technical skills. Running along the ridge between Red Rocks Amphitheater and Green Mountain, the trail can be ridden in either direction.

The western access point is at Hogback Road and I-70, while eastern access is from Hogback Road. across from the entrance to Red Rocks park.

Climbing steeply from the Hogback Road, this doubletrack turns left and changes to singletrack near the top of the climb.

The singletrack then contours its way up to the ridge with incredible views of the red sandstone formations along the southern Front Range.

Once the trail reaches the ridge it becomes extremely technical. The route is entirely rock, jutting out of the ground at various angles. Often times the surface is covered in a light dusting of sand. Settle in and work your slow speed balance while picking the best line.

As you traverse the ridge south the trail begins to descend. Be prepared for the rocks to change to wooden stepdowns. Stay back on your saddle and enjoy the ride - it's spicy!

Contacts

Local Club: Colorado Mountain Bike Association

Land Manager: Jefferson County, CO - Open Space Dept.

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Sep 17, 2018
Faruk Ramovic
Aug 31, 2018
PJ S
Jul 31, 2018
Tom Hagaman
Jun 17, 2018
Joe Kozlowicz
Jun 5, 2018
Katie Purdy
Apr 15, 2018
Joseph Haught
3.6mi — 0h 44m
Apr 3, 2018
Jackson Drake
7.1mi
Apr 1, 2018
Chris CaraDonna

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Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 52 votes

#1

in Matthews/Winters Park

#39

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  4.4 from 52 votes
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#1

in Matthews/Winters Park

#19

in Colorado

#39

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Smashing rocks on Dakota Ridge with Yeti employee Matt Fisher.
Smashing rocks on Dakota Ridge with Yeti employ…
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Ride Dakota Ridge with world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheater in the background. What a view!
Ride Dakota Ridge with world-famous Red Rocks A…
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Just past the Zoro intersection are the stairs. Typically ridden up but are fun to ride down!
Just past the Zoro intersection are the stairs.…
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The "Push" drop.
The "Push" drop.
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There are rocks a plenty on the Dakota Ridge trail.
There are rocks a plenty on the Dakota Ridge tr…
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Have fun on the descent!
Have fun on the descent!
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Do yourself a favor, ride this from North to south and add in Red Rocks to Mathew Winters to make a loop. Don't ride from South to North unless you like riding down the water bar climb Sep 18, 2015

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