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  3. …Northwest Rockies
  4. …Steamboat Springs
  5. Emerald Mountain
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“"No Pedaling Required" - Smooth berms, low-consequence table tops and FLOW! ”

Chris Harris
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2.5

Miles

4.1

KM
Singletrack

7,661' 2,335 m

High

6,736' 2,053 m

Low

0' 0 m

Up

925' 282 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Downhill only!

Description

The first purpose built trail in the Emerald Mountain Area! The trail starts one switchback below the Blair Witch intersection with the fireroad or a short climb (to the left) from where Little Moab spits you out on the road.

The trail is fresh as of 2015 and boasts nearly 100 features including buffed berm turns, flowy rollers, and low-consequence table top jumps that are all rollable.

At the first road crossing, make a slight left on the service road to pick up the next segment and then continue straight through another service road intersection to pick up the last, more old-school technical rocky section.

This downhill can be combined with the backside of Beall - Ridge - Rotary Loop for a nice long ride featuring all types of riding.

Contacts

Local Club: Routt County Riders

Oct 3, 2025: City Council Candidates Chat with RCR

Sep 18, 2025: RCR Hires New Executive Director

Sep 16, 2025: Why I Love Being a Trail Ambassador

Land Manager: City of Steamboat Springs, CO - Parks, Open Space & Recreational Services

Shared By:

Chris Harris with improvements by Lyle Tucker and 1 other
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Trail Ratings

  4.7 from 68 votes

#1

in Emerald Mountain

#77

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  4.7 from 68 votes
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#1

in Emerald Mountain

#35

in Colorado

#77

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Photos

NPR | We go fast then Alex drops me like a hot potato.
Nov 12, 2018 near Steambo…, CO
Running laps on NPR trail of the Emerald Mountain Pedal Bike Park.
Jul 22, 2023 near Steambo…, CO
A local trail ambassador catches some air on NPR. Photo: Dave Epperson
Jul 21, 2017 near Steambo…, CO
Fast through the middle of NPR.
Aug 28, 2020 near Steambo…, CO
First time riding NPR in Steamboat Springs.
Jun 17, 2020 near Steambo…, CO
View from Emerald Mountain snowbiking.
Apr 9, 2018 near Steambo…, CO

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Aug 20, 2025
Aaron Hilshorst
Oct 6, 2024
tooTALLtim
again, woo hoo! sub-hour
Oct 5, 2024
tooTALLtim
down in 15 minutes, crazy fun!
Oct 2, 2024
tooTALLtim
With Jasmyn, absolute blast!! Flowy, smooth, fast, and jumps!!
Sep 16, 2023
Graffsquatch
Jul 30, 2023
Samantha Mitchell
Missed connection and took lame Lupine halfway down
Jun 19, 2023
Mike Samson
Amazing conditions. Some brake bumbs but nothing too bad 2.5mi — 0h 10m
Oct 16, 2022
Joe Marcotte

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