Mud Lake
Nederland, Colorado
| Address: | ~2034 Co Rd 126, Nederland, CO 80466, USA |
| GPS: |
39°58'45.2"N 105°30'29.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trail Length: | 3.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Figure 8 |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
There are two loops here; Tungstend Loop and Kinnickinnick, both of which are very short and very easy. No brutal climbs, no technical challenges - just a very easy ride around a very pretty lake. For people looking for the perfect beginner's ride, this is the place. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Mud Lake
Mud Lake is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Nederland, Colorado. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Mud Lake bike trail in Nederland.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/mud-lake/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
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Nederland, Colorado
- Head north on N Bridge St toward W 1st St (420 ft)
- At the traffic circle, take the 4th exit onto W 2nd St (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto CO-72 W/Caribou StContinue to follow CO-72 W(1.7 mi)
- Sharp left onto Co Rd 126 (0.3 mi)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the right(0.2 mi)
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