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Ponderosa

 4.0 (10)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Evergreen
  5. Alderfer/Three Sisters Park and Evergreen Mountain
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1.6 Miles 2.6 Kilometers


Singletrack

317' 97 m

Ascent

-252' -77 m

Descent

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

15%

Max Grade (8°)

7,808' 2,380 m

High

7,505' 2,287 m

Low

Shared By Brian Smith

Conditions

Minor Issues 19 days ago
Snowy, Some Mud - 30-40% snow covered, not too much mud. There is still plenty of traction with good tires. History
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“A short trail with a decent climb and descent.”

— Brian Smith
Driving DirectionsGPX File

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Features eMTB allowed

Description

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.

Contacts

Local Club: Colorado Mountain Bike Association

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

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Sep 15, 2018
Michael Netland
Sep 1, 2018
Paul Billings
Jun 9, 2018
Taryn Brooke
Jun 7, 2018
Katie Purdy
Apr 19, 2018
Thomas Pyke
Apr 14, 2018
First Track Jack
Oct 22, 2017
Thomas Pyke
Oct 1, 2017
Thomas Pyke

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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 10 votes

#3

in Alderfer/Three Sisters Park and Evergreen Mountain

#5415

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#3

in Alderfer/Three Sisters…

#523

in Colorado

#5,415

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Technical rock features at the top of the 3 sister's trail.
Technical rock features at the top of the 3 sis…
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Video tour of the Dedisse, Three Sisters, Alderfer featured ride plus Ponderosa.
Video tour of the Dedisse, Three Sisters, Alder…
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View from the top of the Ponderosa Trail
View from the top of the Ponderosa Trail
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