Bear Creek Lake Park
Lakewood, Colorado
| Address: | ~C-470 Bikeway, Lakewood, CO 80228, USA |
| GPS: |
39°39'4.6"N 105°10'30.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trail Length: | 10.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
This is a good trail system to ride when the foothills and mountains are covered in snow. Located just to the south of Green Mountain, it provides a close-in alternative for riders to get some exercise in the winter months. I rode it in late December and was practically the only person in the entire park. The trails are generally singletrack, although a few are shared with horses (with associated issues). There is one minor hill climb but many ups and downs throughout the park. There are a variety of trail options and directions, but given the size of the park, it is impossible to get lost here. Ridden at high speeds and high energy, you can still get a good workout on this system. Most of the trails are well kept and the ones I hit were very low on the technical scale. Probably similar to the trail that goes around the western base of Green Mountain. Nonetheless, it made for a nice change. I believe the park also hosts a MTB race - which is what got me curious enough to check it out. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Bear Creek Lake Park
Bear Creek Lake Park is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Lakewood, Colorado. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Bear Creek Lake Park bike trail in Lakewood.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/bear-creek-lake-park/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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- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
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Directions
From Lakewood, Colorado
- Head north on S Wadsworth Blvd toward W Center Ave (0.2 mi)
- Make a U-turn at W Virginia AvePass by Starbucks (on the right in 1.7 mi)(2.2 mi)
- Turn right onto CO-8 W/Morrison Rd (5.7 mi)
- Turn left onto Kumpfmiller Dr (0.2 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(0.1 mi)
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