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A meandering, forested singletrack alternative to the fire road.


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1.6

Miles

2.6

KM

Singletrack

11,543' 3,518 m

High

10,943' 3,335 m

Low

600' 183 m

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0' 0 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

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Description

This singletrack alternative to the fire road through the ski resort can be used as a starting point for the Lenawee Trail. This isn't the fastest way up the mountain - this trail takes its time winding through shaded forest next to a creek. At some points it follows along near the fire road, and crosses it several times. If you just want the fastest way up the mountain, take the fire road. But I prefer this trail, since it provides a much nicer start to the ride than an access road. On hot days, this trail offers significantly more shade than the fire road.

Park in the main parking lot of A-Basin, by the main lodge. Ride up the fire road behind the Black Mountain Express lift to the first switchback, where the trail begins at a well marked sign post. The trail climbs 1.7 miles up to the Black Mountain Lodge. You'll still have a lot of steep climbing on the fire road from that point to get to the Lenawee Trail, but at least you had a nice shaded singletrack to start with.

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Matt Hawkins

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#990

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Photos

Top of the trail, just below Black Mountain Lodge. Photo credit: Ian Zinner/Arapahoe Basin
Sep 27, 2022 near Keystone, CO
Under the Black Mountain Express Lift. Photo credit: Ian Zinner/Arapahoe Basin
Sep 27, 2022 near Keystone, CO
Fun rock gardens sprinkled throughout. Photo credit: Ian Zinner/Arapahoe Basin
Sep 27, 2022 near Keystone, CO
The most technical bit on Wheels Up. No ride-around for this one. Photo credit: Ian Zinner/Arapahoe Basin
Sep 27, 2022 near Keystone, CO
Wheels Up. Photo credit: Ian Zinner/Arapahoe Basin
Sep 27, 2022 near Keystone, CO
Climbing ANFT during Arapahoe Basin's 2022 "Reverse Enduro" MTB Race.
Sep 27, 2022 near Keystone, CO
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