Elk Creek
Fraser, Colorado
| Address: | ~Co Rd 72, Fraser, CO 80442, USA |
| GPS: |
39°54'25.4"N 105°50'36.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trail Length: | 20.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Figure 8 |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Extremely Difficult -19.5 miles- 3,712 ft - This loop ride climbs over 3,500 vertical feet on a relatively equal mix of dirt road and ATV trail. Some of the climbs are steep and technical, but the majority is moderate. There are several opportunities to shorten the ride if time, or energy are waning.0.0 miles- Start at "Fraser Outdoor Activity Center", cross and head south US Hwy 40 for .05 miles..05 miles- Right on "Co Rd 72"dirt road for 2.7 miles.2.7 miles- Left on "Elk Meadow" trail for 1 mile.3.7 miles- Right on "D2" dirt road for .6 miles.4.3 miles- Right on "FS 158" dirt road for .3 miles.4.6 miles- Left on "Sunken Bridges/ FS 886.2" for 1.2 miles.5.8 miles- Cross "FS 159" and continue up "FS 891.2/Elk Creek" for 1.8 miles.7.6 miles- Left on "Elk Creek Loop" trail for 1.1 miles.8.7 miles- Veer right and continue on "Elk Creek Loop" trail for 4.0 miles.12.7 miles- Turn left on "Elk Creek/ FS 891.2" for 1.8 miles.14.5 miles- Turn left on "FS 159" dirt road for .7 miles.15.2 miles- Turn right on "Zoom" single track for 1.0 miles.16.2 miles- Continue straight on "Chainsaw" single track for .7 miles.16.9 miles- Turn left on "Co Rd 72"dirt road for 2.4 miles.19.3 miles- Turn left at "US Hwy 40" for .2 miles. Cross at "Fraser Outdoor Activity Center."19.5 miles- End of ride. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Elk Creek
Elk Creek is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Fraser, Colorado. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Elk Creek bike trail in Fraser.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/elk-creek/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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Directions
From Fraser, Colorado
- Head north on Leonard Ln toward Byers Ave (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Eisenhower Dr (0.1 mi)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto Zerex St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Co Rd 72 (3.2 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Co Rd 72Destination will be on the left(0.3 mi)
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