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Salt Lick Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Soapstone Prairie
  5. Red Mountain Open Space
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“Deep crimson rocks, rolling grasslands, and sandy washes await you at Red Mountain Open Space. ”

Jared Crockett
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2.2

Miles

3.6

KM
Singletrack

6,884' 2,098 m

High

6,647' 2,026 m

Low

260' 79 m

Up

391' 119 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Unknown

The management plan for Red Mountain Open Space requires closures to the public December 1 to March 1 because of winter weather changes and the wildlife requirements.

Description

Part of Red Mountain Open Space, the Salt Lick Trail is a good alternative to wallowing in the sandy wash of the Ruby Wash Trail.

Access the trail on the north end from the Cheyenne Rim Trail and follow it northwest through a short section of doubletrack before you start on the remainder of the trail which winds its way south through some nice singletrack down to the Big Hole Wash Trail.

The trail offers good scenery, big views, and additional miles for your ride!

Contacts

Local Club: Overland Mountain Bike Club

Jan 10, 2024: Mountain Biking in Northern Colorado this Winter

Dec 11, 2023: Action Alert: Your Input Needed for Larimer County Recreation

Dec 1, 2023: Colorado Gives Day is TODAY – Let’s ELEVATE our giving!

Land Manager: Larimer County, Colorado

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Jared Crockett
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  3.4 from 5 votes

#4

in Red Mountain Open Space

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#4

in Red Mountain Open Space

#1,998

in Colorado

#21,542

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Salt Lick Trail in November sunset light
Nov 26, 2017 near Bellvue, CO

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Nov 26, 2017
Marek Uliasz
Loop: Sunrise - Big Hole Wash - Salt Lick - Ruby Wash - Big Hole Wash - Sunrise. Several photography/video sessions. 9.6mi — 2h 45m
Sep 21, 2016
Jared Crockett
Prefer this trail to Ruby Wash for completing the loop with Cheyenne Rim trail. This trail has some fun, flowing sections!
May 4, 2015
Gee Toe

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