3 Sisters / Alderfer
Evergreen, Colorado
| Address: | ~31677 Buffalo Park Rd, Evergreen, CO 80439, USA |
| GPS: |
39°37'21.9"N 105°21'35.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trail Length: | 7.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
First off, there are two parking areas for this trail. I would suggest parking at the first one you see if it's not full. This makes your ride an up and down rather than a down then up. This trail is actually a 'dumbell' shaped trail rather than a loop but the main loop is best ridden in a clockwise direction. The upper loop (Summit trail) is best ridden clockwise as well. Despite what the FalconGuide says about this trail, the summit is at almost 8500 ft (not 8100 ft) so there's about 1000 feet of climbing. The trail is mostly easy to ride although the trail does get pretty rocky in spots. Overall the trail is extremely worn due to its popularity. Grab a map at the trailhead so you don't get lost, particularly on the 3 Sisters side of the trail. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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3 Sisters / Alderfer
3 Sisters / Alderfer is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Evergreen, Colorado. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of 3 Sisters / Alderfer bike trail in Evergreen.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/3-sisters-alderfer/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
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Directions
From Evergreen, Colorado
- Head northeast on S Forest Hill Rd (89 ft)
- Turn left onto Forest Hill Rd (105 ft)
- Turn left onto Bear Creek Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Co Rd 73/County Hwy 73 (0.5 mi)
- Slight right toward S Buffalo Park Rd (266 ft)
- Continue onto S Buffalo Park Rd (2.2 mi)
- Turn right onto S Le Masters Rd (279 ft)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(266 ft)
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