Lion Gulch
Estes Park, Colorado
| Address: | ~Unnamed Road, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA |
| GPS: |
40°20'6.8"N 105°28'18.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trail Length: | 6.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
Mountain Bike
Tricky, technical ride. Fairly short, only 6 miles or so, but lots of rocks making for tough climbing on the way up, which translates into a fun downhill on the way back. Some real rocky parts, a big baby-head field, then at the top a double-track fire-road that goes to a bunch of old homesteads from back in the day. More trails are accessible once you hit the first homestead. A fun ride all around. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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 Estes Park, Colorado
- Head south on Park Ln toward Virginia Dr (207 ft)
- Turn left onto E Elkhorn Ave (0.2 mi)
- Slight right onto US-36 E/N St Vrain Ave (3.9 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left(3.3 mi)
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