Colorado Trail
Littleton, Colorado
| Address: | ~12479 Waterton Canyon, Littleton, CO 80127, USA |
| GPS: |
39°29'24.6"N 105°5'48.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trail Length: | 535.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Amazing singletrack, killer views, and lung busting elevation - what more could you ask for? Portions of the Colorado Trail are off limits to bikes so you'll need to detour around each of the 6 designated wilderness areas. Many day trip routes are available and connecting trails abound. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
More Information
Colorado Trail
Colorado Trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Durango, Colorado. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Colorado Trail bike trail in Durango.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/colorado-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.
Read More
- 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 Littleton, Colorado
- Head south (33 ft)
- Turn left toward S Prince St (115 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S Prince St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Church Ave (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto S Santa Fe Dr (3.2 mi)
- Slight right to merge onto CO-470 W (2.7 mi)
- Take the CO-121 S exit (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto CO-121 S/S Wadsworth Blvd (4.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Waterton Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn rightRestricted usage road(0.1 mi)
Other Mountain Bike Trails Nearby
Indian Creek Loop
Littleton, Colorado
0.2 miles NE17 miles of off-road trail with significant climbing and route-finding along the Colorado Trail from Waterton Canyon to the Indian Creek Loop — bring a detailed map near Littleton.
Mountain Bike
Colorado Trail: Waterton To South Platte
Littleton, Colorado
0.2 miles NESeventeen miles of the Colorado Trail from Waterton Canyon to South Platte, with sweet singletrack, forested sections, rocky climbs, and only about 460 miles left to Durango.
Mountain Bike
Dirt Jumps
Littleton, Colorado
5.2 miles NA set of dirt jumps tucked under the first trees you'll find in Littleton, Colorado — worth the trip if you're nearby.
Mountain Bike
Plum Creek Park
Littleton, Colorado
5.7 miles NEA short, slightly downhill beginner singletrack at Plum Creek Park in Littleton — sandy, with a few small turns, great for practice or learning the basics.
Mountain Bike
North Fork
Littleton, Colorado
6.9 miles SWA smooth, nearly rock-free machine-made singletrack running along the mountainside from South Platte River — gradual climbing on Hummingbird leads to a flowing North Fork descent.
Mountain Bike
Highlands Point
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
7.4 miles EA roller-coaster mix of narrow and wide singletrack climbs through open trails and private HR terrain to Highlands Point, where summit markers point out Devil's Head Peak, Mt. Evans, and Chatfield.
Mountain Bike
Colorado Trail: South Platte To Buffalo Creek
Conifer, Colorado
7.8 miles WA gradual, sustained singletrack climb on the Colorado Trail from South Platte to Buffalo Creek — the return trip is where this ride really shines with fast downhill singletrack.
Mountain Bike
Devil's Head Stretch
Sedalia, Colorado
7.9 miles SMoto-carved berms, chutes, dips, and rollers on a multi-use trail shared heavily with dirt bikes on weekends — best ridden on a quiet weekday after a good rain firms things up.
Mountain Bike
Ken Caryl Valley
Littleton, Colorado
7.9 miles NWSingletrack linked together with short road segments through Ken Caryl Valley near Littleton — a natural flow ride in the Colorado foothills.
Mountain Bike
East-West Regional Trail
Littleton, Colorado
10.0 miles EThe first leg of the East-West Regional Trail near Littleton winds through grasslands, oak bluffs, and open space with moderate climbing, some singletrack sections, and multi-use access for hiking, riding, and horses.
Mountain Bike
Meyer Ranch Park
Morrison, Colorado
10.1 miles NWA short network of singletrack trails climbing roughly 800 vertical feet near Morrison — a solid quick ride when you want a mellow spin on the way back from the mountains.
Mountain Bike
Bluffs Regional Park Trail
Lone Tree, Colorado
11.5 miles EA 2.7-mile crushed-gravel loop with two scenic overlooks — great for a quick lunchtime spin or an easy family ride on dirt.
Mountain Bike
Bear Creek Lake Park
Lakewood, Colorado
11.9 miles NA network of mostly singletrack trails just south of Green Mountain — a close-in winter alternative with varied loops, minor climbs, and a good workout at speed.
Mountain Bike
Glendale Open Space Trail
Castle Rock, Colorado
12.1 miles EA 160-acre open-space trail in Castle Rock winding through chokecherry shrubs, Gambel oak, and grasslands with views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range — plus a five-acre off-leash dog area.
Mountain Bike
5-Parks
Morrison, Colorado
12.2 miles NA link-up of several parks above Morrison — multi-park mountain biking just outside Denver on Colorado's Front Range.
Mountain Bike
Mount Falcon Park
Morrison, Colorado
12.6 miles NWA lollipop loop that climbs 1,800 feet in 3.5 miles on Castle Trail, drops into Parmalee's singletrack, and returns fast via Meadow Trail — popular but worth it.
Mountain Bike
Flying J Ranch
Conifer, Colorado
12.6 miles WSuper easy singletrack with a clockwise Shadow Pine loop that feels longer on the descent than what you earned on the climb — perfect for true beginners on the Front Range.
Mountain Bike
Green Mountain
Lakewood, Colorado
13.2 miles NA clockwise loop around Green Mountain delivers constant-elevation singletrack on the south and east sides, a jeep road to the summit past radio towers, and a fast singletrack descent.
Mountain Bike
Colorado Trail: Green Mountain
Pine, Colorado
13.2 miles SWSweet, smooth singletrack with a great mix of climbs and descents through beautiful scenery — described as the Front Range's answer to the Tsali trails.
Mountain Bike
Chair Rocks
Pine, Colorado
13.2 miles SWA seldom-used trail through the Buffalo Creek burn area with smooth tread, gentle hills, endless singletrack, rock formations, wildlife, and expansive mountain vistas.
Mountain Bike
