Elk Meadow
Evergreen, Colorado
| Address: | ~2855 Bergen Peak Dr, Evergreen, CO 80439, USA |
| GPS: |
39°39'46.8"N 105°21'28.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trail Length: | 13.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
There are two different flavours of rides here. The Meadow trail is the easier option. The singletrack is wide most of the way and has only a few technical sections (switchbacks, rocks, etc.). The trail is fast, particularly when you head into the meadow about halfway into the loop.The Bergen Peak area is much steeper and more technical.Watch for other trail users as this is a popular trail with hikers and bikers alike. Check out the map before you head out and grab your own copy at the trailhead if available. There are a ton of options out here so it's quite possible to get lost (or miss out on the fun sections). Bon apetit. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Elk Meadow
Elk Meadow is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Evergreen, Colorado. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Elk Meadow bike trail in Evergreen.
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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 (0.8 mi)
- Continue onto CO-74 N/Evergreen Pkwy (2.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Bergen Peak Dr (262 ft)
- Turn right (0.1 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(154 ft)
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