Name: Butterknife
Rating: 3.8

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Open to motorized singletrack, mechanized and foot travel. No 50" use.

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This technical trail will challenge riders with its strenuous nature, the rough character of the tread, frequent technical features and a few exposure points. A tight singletrack, it epitomizes the best of desert, all-mountain riding.

The trail saps momentum and rewards riders who can find flow over the rough tread and through the challenges. It twists and swoops like the best trails and offers lots of amazing fun and incredible views.

The trail is accessed via Twist-n-Shout and the return is on the long climb up Third Flats Road. Pack lots of water, wear some pads, take a buddy and have an adventure!

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Local Club: Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Grand Junction Field Office

Shared By:

Dave Grossman with improvements by Steve Snigs and 1 other

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Trail Ratings

3.8 from 36 votes

#1

in Bangs Canyon Recreation Area

#693

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3.8 from 36 votes

5 Star		36%
4 Star		28%
3 Star		22%
2 Star		8%
1 Star		6%

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#1

in Bangs Canyon Recreatio…

#194

in Colorado

#693

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Nov 19, 2019 near Orchard…, CO

There are plenty of short technical sections to keep you on your toes

Nov 19, 2019 near Orchard…, CO

Nov 19, 2019 near Orchard…, CO

Nov 19, 2019 near Orchard…, CO

Nov 19, 2019 near Orchard…, CO

Oct 17, 2018 near Orchard…, CO

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Apr 26, 2024

Lost Justpastnowhere

Oct 30, 2021

Atsuko Ohtake

Sep 5, 2021

Parker Thomas

May 22, 2021

Atsuko Ohtake

May 1, 2021

Atsuko Ohtake

May 1, 2021

Ben Johnson

Apr 28, 2020

John Styrnol

Another 6 months have gone by. Still not getting that last mile or so, gotten way better at the beginning of Art Cooks section, Total Bike Time 2:22. 12.5mi

Nov 25, 2019

Daniel Schoon

Oct 15, 2019

John Styrnol

Been another 6 months. Took another 15 mins. off, now at 2:15.

Jun 9, 2019

Phil Harrison

Apr 18, 2019

John Styrnol

Awesome ride today, took 30 mins. off my time from 6 months ago. Still lots of climbing out. 12.5mi

Mar 31, 2019

Tim McCabe

Mar 26, 2019

Chris W

Nov 28, 2018

Chad Roberts

Snow, on the yeti!

Oct 16, 2018

John Styrnol

Probably the best scenic ride to date for me. Lot's of beach sand. Had to walk more than I would had like to. Lot's of climbing back out, and chunky. 12.5mi

Jun 30, 2018

Dominic Chiappelli

6.7mi

Nov 19, 2017

Pierre Neyron

Nov 5, 2017

Bailey Nelson

steak knife is more like it! very technical, long uphill climb afterwards. 12mi

May 18, 2017

Jamie Groman

12mi

May 2, 2016

Nick Catmur

Dry, technical fun trail. Lots o rocks!

Oct 1, 2015

Carla Hagan

May 13, 2015

Carla Hagan

technical and long

Apr 9, 2015

reuben bel

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Butterknife

“A technical, strenuous testpiece. ”

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5,512' 1,680 m

4,923' 1,500 m

393' 120 m

982' 299 m

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