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Frisco 20 Loop

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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …Frisco
  5. Ophir Mountain Trail System
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19.9 Miles 32.1 Kilometers


60%

Singletrack

3,389' 1,033 m

Ascent

-3,388' -1,033 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

32%

Max Grade (18°)

12,472' 3,801 m

High

9,089' 2,770 m

Low

Shared By Colton Johnson

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Bad / Closed 93 days ago
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“A scenic, simple, mixed-surface ride that's fun on a variety of bike types.”

— Colton Johnson
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Overview

Quick climbs, twisty downhill singletrack, dense forest, and high peaks make this a simple, go-to route. Try it on a rigid or gravel bike for more of a challenge. It's also great in the winter on a fat bike.

Description

Begin the ride by parking in one of the three lots on the backside of Frisco, near the Temple Trail. Proceed toward the Copper to Frisco Bike Path. Ride up the path until you reach Wheeler Junction and the Wheeler Trail / CT - Segment 7: Miner's Creek Trail.

The rides most challenging portion, and largest climb, begins around mile eight at Wheeler Junction and the beginning of the Wheeler Trail. Push through!

After the four-mile climb (first on the Wheeler Trail/Miner's Creek and then continuing on Miner's Creek), you'll be rewarded with nearly continuous downhill singletrack for the rest of the ride, and some amazing peak views. Consider a break around Peak 6 before starting a long descent.

Turn north on the Peaks Trail, which will take you back to the parking lot in Frisco.

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Land Manager: USFS - White River - Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District

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Friends in high places!
Friends in high places!
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At the top - 12,500'! - you'll probably meet other CO Trail users
At the top - 12,500'! - you'll probably meet ot…
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Moose frequent this part of the trail.
Moose frequent this part of the trail.
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Peaks Trail, somewhere between Breck and Frisco.
Peaks Trail, somewhere between Breck and Frisco.
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View of Tenmile Peak and Peak 4 fromt the trail. Roses and Columbine are a plenty here.
View of Tenmile Peak and Peak 4 fromt the trail…
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Early morning at Rainbow Lake
Early morning at Rainbow Lake
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