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blueBlack Boy Scout Trail

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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Glenwood Springs
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2.5 mile 4.0 kilometer point to point
Singletrack
Intermediate/Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 0' 0 m
Descent: -1,434' -437 m
High: 7,334' 2,235 m
Low: 5,899' 1,798 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 11% (6°)
Max Grade: 24% (13°)

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“Also known as Scout Trail, this gem has excellent views above Glenwood Springs and is best ridden downhill.”

— Mike Pritchard
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In comparison to the adjacent mellow grades of Forest Hollow Trail, Boy Scout Trail (also known as "Scout Trail") is a rip-roaring downhill that will make the most use of your brakes. While some hardy folks do ride/push up from town, it's best enjoyed as the final (downhill) segment of a Forest Hollow and Scout Loop.

From the top of the trail, it begins to descend in a fast, steep and fairly technical manner. Many switchbacks and some sandy sections make for some hairy but fun moments. Exposure is common on this section so be careful. Also, watch your speed as hikers are abundant on this trail, often just around a blind corner.

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Local Club: Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association

Jul 9, 2019: Surveys seek input on Moore & Marolt open space

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Colorado River Valley Field Office

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Aug 1, 2018
Mark Solari
105mi
Jun 10, 2018
Dan Casey
Hiked up and rode down. Pretty amazing trail and views. Some steep sections with exposure on fairly loose scree. 2mi
Nov 19, 2016
Stephanie Striefel
snowy up top, not many hikers; drier on the steep parts; fun rocks to jump over, so fun! 2.5mi

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Stewarded by Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association
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Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 16 votes

#5

in Glenwood Springs

#4082

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#5

in Glenwood Springs

#355

in Colorado

#4,082

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Boy Scout Descent - Glenwood Springs
Boy Scout Descent - Glenwood Springs
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Wulfsohn Mountain Park trails are located on the gentle slopes above the Glenwood Springs Community Rec. Center and the Glenwood Meadows shopping center. Photo credit: Two Rivers Trails.
Wulfsohn Mountain Park trails are located on th…
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Looking back across the ravine at the Boy Scout Trail.
Looking back across the ravine at the Boy Scout…
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Rocks on Boy Scout
Rocks on Boy Scout
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Great views of Glenwood from above!
Great views of Glenwood from above!
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