As the Raven Flies

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

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Quick access from local Dillon Valley or Oro Grande Trail. Rewarding views during the climb right before some even more rewarding downhill. A great lunch loop, before breakfast loop, or anytime of the day loop, really.

Start off going south on Oro Grande Trail doubletrack before taking Tenderfoot Trail up and to the left. Follow this steady climb up 1.2 miles and enjoy views of Lake Dillon Reservoir and Summit County as you go. Not much protection from the sun as you climb incentivizes you to make this section at a decent pace.

Once on top, pass through a wooden gate and go left to a great downhill section of Tenderfoot Mountain Trail. Starting in a shady lodgepole forest, this section winds down the north side of Tenderfoot Mountain with great flow and pace through aspens as you near the bottom.

Meet up with the Forest Service road and head left back to your car or take a right and connect to trails further up Straight Creek.

This is a great loop if you want a quick taste of Tenderfoot Mountain!