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  1. #1
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    Colorado Best Rides

    Hey, I'm heading to Colorado this weekend for a 10 day trip all over the state (west of Denver at least), and am looking for some recommendations for the best rides. I know the Fruita area already, so preferably some alpine rides, and not downhill specific/lift served. Thanks!
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    Emerald Mountain trail system in Steamboat Springs.

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    Colorado Best Rides

    Set up in driving order, this is what I'd do:

    Buffalo Creek, Kenosha to Georgia/Breckenridge, Monarch Crest, 401, 409, Cement Creek Tour (Reno, Flag, Bear, Deadmans, Cement Mountain, Roaring Judy, Unnamed, Can't Remember Last Trails Name, Road), Doctors Park, Molas Pass to Cascade Creek, Kennebec to Junction Creek, Hermosa Creek, Engineer Mountain, Fruita, West Eagle (Abrams Ridge, Worlds Greatest, Tic Alley, Elk Drop, Star Wars, The Plunge, House Rock), Two Elk, Jones Pass to Herman Gulch, Trestle Bike Park

    More than 10 days though, and you'll likely need a rest day or two. Some of these are 30+ milers. Set up a shuttle where appropriate. For 10 days, I'd probably focus on the southern half of that tour.
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    I'd say pick some locations out...
    You say you know Fruita.. Have you ridden lunch loops in GJ?
    Are you looking to go all the way down near Durango?
    Lindahl lines out like a few days worth in CB alone...
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    Lindahl's list is pretty spot on. I highlighted the ones that are particularly noteworthy, though I've not done all the ones I didn't highlight.

    Quote Originally Posted by Lindahl View Post
    Set up in driving order, this is what I'd do:

    Buffalo Creek, Kenosha to Georgia/Breckenridge, Monarch Crest, 401, 409, Cement Creek Tour (Reno, Flag, Bear, Deadmans, Cement Mountain, Roaring Judy, Unnamed, Can't Remember Last Trails Name, Road), Doctors Park, Molas Pass to Cascade Creek, Kennebec to Junction Creek, Hermosa Creek, Engineer Mountain, Fruita, West Eagle (Abrams Ridge, Worlds Greatest, Tic Alley, Elk Drop, Star Wars, The Plunge, House Rock), Two Elk, Jones Pass to Herman Gulch, Trestle Bike Park

    More than 10 days though, and you'll likely need a rest day or two. Some of these are 30+ milers. Set up a shuttle where appropriate. For 10 days, I'd probably focus on the southern half of that tour.
    A 10 day trip would be epic that hit Durango, CB, and Fruita. Nothing else needed.
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    I will say though, Aspen/Snowmass, Salida, and Steamboat areas are pretty amazing as well...
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    no argument there. Summit County too. Lots of amazing biking, and picking a few of these places will surely lead him to awesome rides. I just think CB and Durango are just a wee awesomer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lindahl View Post
    Set up in driving order, this is what I'd do:
    .......Molas Pass to Cascade Creek, Kennebec to Junction Creek, Hermosa Creek, Engineer Mountain, ....
    Plus the CT sections between Cascade and Kennebec, including old Stagecoach Road or Hotel Draw to Hermosa Park or up East Fork from Lizard Head.

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    plus one for scummit county, also teocali (sp?) is imo awesome, as is 401 and everything is crested butte is awesome, fruita is obvious and awesome
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    Blackhawk Pass did not suck this morning.

    I feel that everything between Molas and Durango is pretty fucking awesome, even the HAB on Indian Trail Ridge.

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    if you want elevation, you'd better hurry:
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