Bakerville Loveland Valley Trail
Silver Plume, Colorado
| Address: | ~2 E Bakerville Rd, Silver Plume, CO 80476, USA |
| GPS: |
39°41'29.4"N 105°48'18.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trail Length: | 10.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
Mountain Bike
This trail climbs steadily up the valley from Bakerville to Loveland Valley Ski Area.From the parking lot ride west on a dirt road.After a short distance you come to a gate.This is where the trail starts.The Continental Divide Trail follows the B.L.T. [Bakerville Loveland Trail] for about 2 miles and then takes off to the right. Continue straight and follow the trail up the valley.When you reach the gate this is where the trail ends.Turn arround and prepare yourself for a smooth fast downhill.This also makes a nice downhill shuttle for the whole family.Park one car in Georgetown.Drive to Loveland Valley ski area, exit 216.The trail takes off between the lower parking lot and the water treatment plant. It's 12 miles almost all downhill and kids love it.From Bakerville follow the frontage road to Silver Plume and then the bike path to Georgrtown. Great views of the Georgetoen Loop Railroad from the bike path.Can also be ridden as a out and back from Georgetown. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Bakerville Loveland Valley Trail
Bakerville Loveland Valley Trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Silver Plume, Colorado. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Bakerville Loveland Valley Trail bike trail in Silver Plume.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/bakerville-loveland-valley-trail/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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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Silver Plume, Colorado
- Head south on Tregay St toward Cherokee St (157 ft)
- Turn right onto Cherokee St (177 ft)
- Turn left onto Woodward St (200 ft)
- Turn right onto Water St (436 ft)
- Turn left to merge onto I-70 W (4.1 mi)
- Take exit 221 toward Bakerville (0.2 mi)
- Turn left toward Stevens Gulch Rd (377 ft)
- Continue onto Stevens Gulch RdDestination will be on the right(203 ft)
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