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Hardscrabble Ridge and Sawmill

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  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Eagle
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Length

2.6 Miles 4.2 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

91' 28 m

Ascent

-1,106' -337 m

Descent

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

10,541' 3,213 m

High

9,434' 2,876 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
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“Primitive, high-alpine, ridge riding which dumps you onto the burly Sawmill Gulch descent!”

— Jeff Kerkove
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Description

The high alpine of Eagle! This trail is primitive and offers amazing views of the Red Table Mountain Range as well as the mountains and hills to the west of Eagle.

This trail gets you riding the ridge of Hardscrabble Mountain on flowing, rough singletrack. It then drops into the chunky and burly Sawmill Gulch. Keep on your toes, Sawmill is techy and tricky.

Contacts

Local Club: Hardscrabble Trails Coalition

Land Manager: USFS - White River National Forest Office

Apr 17, 2018: Cattle Creek and Braderich Creek prescribed burns expected to happen soon

Apr 15, 2018: Reminder: Overnight camping permits for Conundrum Hot Springs available April 18

Apr 12, 2018: Forest Service releases Decision Memo on Copper Mountain Resort projects

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Jul 27, 2017
kelvin brames
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  4.0 from 2 votes

#4

in Eagle

#6144

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The high point of the Sawmill ride, marked with a "Trail" sign and arrow.
The high point of the Sawmill ride, marked with…
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Fun and fast descent prior to the chunky Sawmill Trail.
Fun and fast descent prior to the chunky Sawmil…
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Sunset is an amazing time to be on Hardscrabble Ridge!
Sunset is an amazing time to be on Hardscrabble…
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Sawmill prior to funneling into the trees and the gulch.
Sawmill prior to funneling into the trees and t…
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Meadow riding prior to breaking through treeline.
Meadow riding prior to breaking through treeline.
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Sawmill Trail is a mix of hit and miss riding. Leave the HT at home!
Sawmill Trail is a mix of hit and miss riding.…
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