Name: Ponderosa
Rating: 4.2

“A short trail with a decent climb and descent.”

— Brian Smith

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Ponderosa has its starting and ending points at junctions with Sisters Trail. Riding this trail counter clockwise from Sisters Trail, it contours around the northern side of the knob before switchbacking upwards. The trail then descends the southern side of the knob before contouring back toward Sisters Trail.

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Local Club: Colorado Mountain Bike Association

Sep 13, 2017: Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day - Fall 2017

Jul 31, 2017: Re-Imagine Lakewood's Masterplan Survey & Public Meetings

Jun 29, 2017: Imagine Lakewood Survey

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

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Aug 13, 2016

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4.2 from 5 votes

#3

in Alderfer/Three Sisters Park and Evergreen Mountain

#4485

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4.2 from 5 votes

5 Star		40%
4 Star		40%
3 Star		20%
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1 Star		0%

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#3

in Alderfer/Three Sisters…

#426

in Colorado

#4,485

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1.6 Miles 2.6 Kilometers Singletrack	317' 97 m Ascent -252' -77 m Descent
7,808' 2,380 m High 7,505' 2,287 m Low	7% Avg Grade (4°) 15% Max Grade (8°)
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Ponderosa

1.6 Miles 2.6 Kilometers

Singletrack

317' 97 m

-252' -77 m

7,808' 2,380 m

7,505' 2,287 m

7%

15%

All Clear

“A short trail with a decent climb and descent.”