Rim Trail Loop
Trail
11.0 mile
17.7 kilometer
loop
Singletrack
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
1,729'
527 m
Descent: -1,726' -526 m
High: 9,171' 2,795 m
Low: 7,884' 2,403 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 6% (3°)
Max Grade: 24% (14°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Current trail conditions
Unknown
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“Great singletrack ride with awesome views!”
— Nick WilderE-Bikes Unknown
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Description
Cross Brush Creek Road at a point just before the road makes a final, sweeping turn that brings you to the base of the ski area. At this spot, you'll cross Brush Creek Road and take Divide Road 100 yards to the Rim Trail trailhead.
Start off with a 700' vertical climb. The trail is well-built for bikes though, with widely-rounded switchbacks and a very smooth surface, so it's a very enjoyable climb. It's pretty exposed to the southern sun, so it could be quite hot on a warm sunny day.
Once at the top, take a left and go 100 yards to the high point and enjoy the remarkable 360 degree view.
Return those 100 yards, then continue on slightly descending, fast and fun singletrack right along the rim. There are occasional breaks in the trees that are worth stopping for and taking a peek.
More fun descending, sometimes through forest, takes you to a saddle point and a road crossing. This is a bailout option if you're in a hurry or tired. Otherwise, continue on, with some moderate climbing until you get to one final 400' climb.
Like the first climb, the surface is nice and it's well laid out for bikes, and it's over pretty fast. There are more great views from a bench at this high point.
Now it's a pure descent all the way to the car, and it's a blast: singletrack all the way through some aspens, but mostly sage meadows on nicely contoured trail. The views are astounding if you can take your eyes off the trail for a second. It ends all too quickly with a short stretch of a bike path that leads back to the parking lot.
Contacts
Local Club: Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association
Apr 11, 2019: Prince Creek/Crown BLM Trails Delayed Opening! Postponed to May 1st.
Land Manager: USFS - White River National Forest Office
Apr 11, 2019: Over 6,000 people reserved to visit Hanging Lake this season; reservations still available
Apr 7, 2019: Forest Service and Adopt-A-Trail Seeking Spring Wildlife Volunteers
Apr 7, 2019: Planned Avalanche Creek Prescribed Burn will improve wildlife habit and reduce hazardous fuels
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