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Carry a map, plenty of water and food, a rain jacket, spare tube, bike pump, and repair tools with a patch kit. Even if you don’t know how to change a flat (it’s easy and you should learn), carry a tube as someone riding may help. If you ride with tubeless tires, still carry a correct tube for your tire. Use the tube to inflate your tire temporarily to get you back to town or the bike shop.

It is best to ride with others instead of solo, but if you are riding alone, tell a responsible person where you are going and when you expect to return. Make sure you call them when you get back.

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SERENITY / BLUE SKY / ICE HILLSee reverse for description / directions

ROGERS PASS TRAIL

See reverse for description / directionsBUCK CREEK / BROKEN THUMB LOOP

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Trail begins at the Fraser Sports Complex (aka Fraser Ball Fields) with a slight downward grade toward Tabernash. In Tabernash the trail intersects with CR526/South 5th St., turn left onto the west side of Hwy 40, turn left on GCR 542/Third St, turn right on CR 523 which curves into CR 522E, then cross over CR 5221. Turns are well marked with trail signs.

A slight climb brings you 8 miles into the ride when you will cross under Hwy 40 via the culvert near the parking lot at Snow Mountain Ranch. There is trailhead parking here, then a dip after which you will begin climbing to the trails highest point at 8,729 ft. As you approach Granby Ranch the trail changes from easy to moderate. The trail ends at Kaibab Park in Granby.

Driving Directions: Travel from the Town of Winter Park to the Town of Fraser and park on the left at the Fraser Sports Complex. This trail is approximately 16.8 miles with a starting elevation of 8,557 ft.

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VISTA RIDGE AND SWEET NANCY TRAIL

 If you’d like to test your cardio, or do the ride when the chair lift isn’t running, ride up Nature’s Way from the base. It is a gradual 1,000 ft. climb (an easy, non-technical uphill) to the Vista Ridge trail.

Follow Vista Ridge down and take a right on Cabin Trail, then a left on Rabbit Run. You will pass through beautiful aspen groves and �elds of sage. Take another right to continue on Rabbit Run, then a hard left onto Sweet Nancy (with amazing views of the valley).

Follow Sweet Nancy to Low Road until you reach Nature’s Way. From there take a left and follow Nature’s Way all the way down to the base of Granby Ranch. There are a few sections of roots and rocks but this ride is family friendly and can be enjoyed by anyone with beginner-high beginner bike handling skills.

Driving Directions: From the Winter Park Visitor Center drive North towards Granby. You’ll see signage o� Hwy 40 for Granby Ranch, follow the signs for Bike Granby Ranch where there is parking at the base village. The chairlift runs Thurs-Sun to transport you and your bike to the top of the mountain.

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BUCK CREEK ROAD / BROKEN THUMB LOOPA challenging ride, steep climb, rewarding view and a legendary ascent through our most historic area.This is worth the work! Go prepared. You won’t see many other riders.

Start in the Town of Winter Park and ride up the bike path towards Winter Park Resort. Turn right on Trademark Drive, left on Winter Park Drive and left again on Old Town Drive to US Hwy 40. Directly across the road is the Lakota subdivision. Cross US Hwy 40 and ride on Lakota Trail, turn right on Arrow Trail and follow to the Water Board Road (FS 128). Lakota is a private subdivison, please be respectful.

Turn right on FS 128 and continue on the gravel road for about 1 mile. You are looking for Buck Creek Road, a logging road, on your left.  Buck Creek Road is normally not marked with a sign but is easy to �nd because a metal gate crosses the road. Turn left onto Buck Creek Road and go around the gate. This is an aggressive but not technical climb. After the grunt of the climb, as you crest a small hill, there will be an intersection. Follow the road to your left. This should bring you almost immediately to the Corona Pass Road

Turn right onto Corona Pass Road, then an immediate left. A short distance ahead you will see a road and sign on your left. Turn left onto Broken Thumb. Your next intersection will be at an old pond and cabin to your left. Continue to the right along a �at yet sometimes rocky double track. At the end of the double track, turn left onto a short but very fun single track. Turn left on FS 128. Follow 128 back to Lakota and cross US Hwy 40 back to the Fraser River Trail.

Starting Point: Town of Winter Park

Driving Directions: Take US Highway 40 to the Town of Winter Park. Head south out of town towards the Fraser River Trail.

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FRASER RIVER TRAILPerfect for beginning mountain bike riders and families.

This paved trail that goes from Fraser to Winter Park Resort is a favorite walking and roller blading trail. It is uphill from Fraser to Winter Park Resort but is the easiest ride in the area, with the least amount of physical exertion and skill. The trail from Fraser to Winter Park parallels the meadow, then goes through the Town of Winter Park. Cyclists have a choice of either riding on the sidewalk (either side, carefully and yielding to pedestrians) or riding on the highway (following the same rules of the road as a driver of a motor vehicle.) At the tra�c light at Vasquez Road, the trail crosses from the west side of the road to the east. You are now back on the bike path.

The trail winds along the river and through the Idlewild campground, (toilets available), under the highway to Trademark Drive in Old Town. Veer right to Winter Park Drive. Turn left at Winter Park Drive, right at Old Town Drive and follow to Winter Park Resort. Picnic tables and benches are located along the trail. Be aware of other users on the trail. Retrace your route to return to town.

Starting Point: Winter Park Resort, Alco Center or Downtown Winter Park

Driving Directions: To start at Winter Park Resort, head towards Berthoud pass out of town to the resort. Park anywhere at the resort and ride back towards town on Winter Park Drive which eventually veers left, then take your �rst right on Trademark Drive. You will see the Fraser River Trail on your left.

From Fraser, Park in Alco and access the bike path between the Alco Shopping Center and Highway 40. The Fraser River Trail runs directly through town on the side walks and starts on the east side of the road as you go to Winter Park Resort and the west side of the road as you head to Fraser.

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ROGERS PASS TRAILA must do ride up to the divide. Don’t forget your camera – it’s a classic ride with some killer views!

Follow FS 128 to Buck Creek Road about 3 miles. Watch for a road on the right with a FS gate turn right. Buck Creek Road is a steep climb up an old logging road. Towards the top you have an incredible view of the ski area and it �attens out a bit. Just as you crest a small hill follow the road to the left a short distance to Corona Pass/Rollins Pass Road turn right and enjoy the ride up the old RR grade.

On your left you will see Broken Thumb, this is the trail you want to take on your way down. Ride up the road 5 miles to the trestle. Rogers Pass Trail is on the south side of the road across from the trestle. It’s a steep climb with lots of loose rocks. Once on top of the switchbacks it gets easier. Ride to the divide and take a few minutes to take it all in. Turn around and prepare yourself for exhilarating ride back down, be sure to ride Broken Thumb on your way back. The �rst part of Broken Thumb is a gnarly rocky descent and the second half is a smooth cruise through the forest. Broken Thumb ends on FS 128. Turn left and ride back to your vehicle.

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SERENITY / BLUE SKY / ICE HILL LOOPA fun intermediate to moderate, and at times, challenging experience.

Begin in town and take the Fraser River Trail to Winter Park Resort. Ride into the resort and take an immediate right, behind the base buildings and continue until the road turns to dirt. At the bottom of the Gemini Chairlift the road forks, stay right until you see Green World on your left. To access Serenity, climb Green World from the road paralleling the railroad tracks then make a right at the intersection. Serenity will merge with Lower Cherokee. Turn right, then left onto Tracks Trail. Your next left is Ice Hill, a short and challenging climb. The �rst part is quite steep but rolls into a fun yet challenging single track which connects to an old road bed.

At the end of Ice Hill, cross Little Vasquez (dirt road) and make a left. Look for Blue Sky on your right. Continue up Blue Sky, a two track that rides like a single track with enough rocky and root sections to challenge you while not being too di�cult. The grade is perfect for an easy climb.

At the top of Blue Sky, turn left on the Water Board Road. Continue uphill on a moderate but challenging grade which soon levels out. Continue on Tunnel Hill, the �nal climb. You will pass Chickadee on your left then begin a downhill. (Option here to descend Chickadee, a more challenging trail.) Your next intersection is that of Little Vasquez.

Turn left on Little Vasquez, a dirt road that is very smooth at the beginning then gradually rockier as you go on. Continue downhill past the bottom of Chickadee, Blue Sky and the intersection of Ice Hill. Continue on Little Vasquez. This will bring you to Arapaho Road in the Town of Winter Park. Arapaho Road ends at Vasquez Road. Turn right on Vasquez Road to bring you back into Downtown Winter Park. This is one of the most popular rides in the area. Riding it in either direction will be exciting and challenging.

Starting Point: Winter Park Resort

Driving Directions: Take US Highway 40 to Winter Park Resort. Park anywhere in the resort. The trail starts on the south side of the resort.

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TIPPERARY RACE COURSEVelonews, a popular cycling magazine, rated this as one of the top 5 race courses in the world!

This race and course has attracted the attention of pro riders and amateurs just wanting a challenging ride. But you don’t have to enter the race or ride the entire route. You can use the dirt roads, or jump in/jump out points, to create the length and challenge of a your ride. Begin at the rodeo grounds in Fraser. Head west on Givelo. At the 1st intersection, CR 50S, turn right. The next intersection is CR 50. Turn left onto CR 50. Continue on CR 50, uphill, past two lodges (Timberline Lodge and Crooked Creek Ranch AKA Young Life) on the right, then look for Tipperary on your left. Tipperary is a nice steady climb through a beautiful meadow, especially in the fall. It’s not technical, but a nice single track with two creek crossings. The �at section at the top will lead you to Spruce Creek for your descent. This is more technical due to the loose rocks. Spruce Creek then ends on CR 73, or St. Louis Creek Road. From here you can ride back to the rodeo grounds, or continue to Creekside, Flume and trails in that area. You can ride up Spruce Creek, but most tend to climb Tipperary.

The next section is Flume and Chainsaw. Turn right on CR 73 then immediately turn left on FS 159. Flume is on the left after the creek. For more on Flume, see the Creekside/Flume Loop description. Chainsaw is a rolling trail with a few short climbs that can catch you o�-guard. Riding this trail in either direction you will have both a climb and a descent. In July the meadow is �lled with columbines. Chainsaw ends to the south on Elk Creek Road. This trail has been re-routed slightly to include fun switchbacks. From Elk Creek Road make a right then look for Elk Meadow on your left. At the end of Elk Meadow take a left onto D2. Climb D2 until WTB, which is on your left. Climb WTB to D4 and take a left. Descend on D4 to Vasquez Road FS 148 then take a right, looking for an intersection on the left. Turn left then at next intersection make another left. Make another left at the third intersection and you’re now at the top of Blue Sky.

Blue Sky from this point is an exciting downhill. Ice Hill will take you to Lower Cherokee. This climb is another steady and not too technical climb through lodgepole pine. It will end on Tunnel Hill. From Tunnel Hill you can continue up Upper Cherokee (only if you are into more climbing) and onto Winter Park Resort’s trails, or turn left onto Tunnel Hill. As you enter Winter Park Resort, cross Turnpike and begin 300 Yard Walk. Across from a small building is the Long Trail which will take you under the old ski jump and descends to the bottom of Turnpike at the base of Winter Park Resort.

Starting Point: Rodeo Grounds

Driving Directions: Take US Highway 40 to the only tra�c light in Fraser and turn left. Follow the road and veer right. Take a left on CR 73 for about 2 miles and look for signs on the left. Turn left. Trail leaves from the parking lot.

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CREEKSIDE / FLUME LOOPA physically easy trail but does require intermediate o� road skills.

Begin at St. Louis Creek Campground. Creekside begins as a two track that is rocky and rutted in sections and slightly uphill with little terrain change at the beginning. The two track will turn into a single track as the trail approaches the creek. The single track trail becomes more di�cult with less gravel and larger river rock and more twists and turns. This is the most scenic part of the trail. Large beaver ponds may harbor an occasional moose, so take time to enjoy your surroundings.Creekside will end on FS 159. Turn left and look for Flume trail slightly uphill and on your left side. Enter Flume and be prepared for an extremely fun ride. This trail is a slightly moderate downhill descent with numerous turns, yet is never too hard. Heavily wooded forests at times give way to open meadows full of wild�owers in the spring. Flume gets its name from an old logging �ume, which it parallels for much of the ride. The trail will go through some aspens before reaching the scenic overlook bench. Shortly after the scenic overlook is a trail junction. Straight ahead is Chainsaw, turn left and the trail will take you across St. Louis Creek. Turn left after the bridge and follow an old road back to the campground.

Starting Point: St. Louis Creek Campground

Driving Directions: Take US Highway 40 to the only tra�c light in Fraser and turn left. Follow the road and veer right. Take a left on CR 73 for about 2 miles and look for signs on the left. Turn left. Trail leaves from the parking lot.

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GIVELO / NORTHWEST PASSAGEA great ride to help anyone new to mountain biking gain con�dence on dirt trails.

These trails are �at and wind through lodgepole pines. Not too di�cult and no climbs allow this to be one of the better easier rides in the area. Funds from the Colorado Lottery helped build portions of the Givelo trail. Park at the John Work Arena Rodeo Grounds and head west on Givelo, an easy single track that parallels CR 73. No climbing other than a few small dips in the trail. After a short distance you will cross CR 50S. Continue on Givelo. You will cross a few driveways. Be careful of cross tra�c. Givelo ends at Northwest Passage.Turn right on Northwest Passage. Northwest Passage is about the same di�culty as Givelo. You will head north away from CR 73 through open forest. Northwest Passage will end on CR 50. Turn around and retrace your route to return to your starting area.Turning left at the intersection of Northwest Passage will take you to Creekside and the trails in that area.

Starting Point: Winter Park Resort, Alco Center or Downtown Winter Park

Driving Directions: Take US Highway 40 to the only tra�c light in Fraser and turn left. Follow the road and veer right.Take a left on CR 73 and look for the Rodeo grounds on your right. The trail parallels the road.

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MEADOW TRAIL / SOUTH FORK / BURNOUT LOOP / DITCH TRAILA physically easy/moderate trail with Burnout Loop as an added challenge. Intermediate o� road skills.

Depart Winter Park Visitor Center onto Rendezvous Way, the pavement turns to dirt - Ski Idlewild Road - as you cross the Fraser River. Head toward the blue chairlift tower. There, look right for Meadow Trail. Begin a slight winding climb and stay straight at the junction on Meadow Trail. Climb steadily throught the Rendezvous subdivision on the trail. As you reach the upper end of Meadow Trail it crosses Friendship Drive twice.

Climb a lightly rooted trail and once at the triangular intersection take a right onto Crosstrails. Climb up and take a left on South Fork Trail. Enjoy the descent to South Fork Creek. Take the left over two bridges, then left again after the second bridge. Ride alongside the ponds, cross another bridge and take the left onto Burnout Loop.

Descend the trail through a meadow, then take a right onto a doublewide trail and climb steadily on a rocky road. Take a right at the top of the hill onto singletrack and descend the last section of the loop. Cross the ponds back to South Fork Loop - STAY LEFT (right goes back to the two bridges). In about half a mile cross a stream and take the left onto Ditch Trail, a 1.8 mile fun, fast singletrack. Watch for moose! Stay left and ascend Homestead Trail for about 0.3 miles. Stay left at the second intersection and descend down Homestead and Meadow Trail and back to the Visitor Center.

Starting Point: Winter Park Visitor Center

9SUNKEN BRIDGES / ZOOM / ELK CREEK LOOP Very popular trails. For the more adventurous riders, add on the Upper Elk Creek.

Many people start this ride by doing Creekside and Chainsaw to Elk Creek Road to Sunken Bridges. Sunken Bridges is a nice trail you can do as an out-and-back or ride FS 159 to Zoom. Zoom can also be accessed o� Chainsaw and is another popular trail. In either direction, this combination is a popular loop. See the Tipperary description for more information on riding Chainsaw. From the intersection of Chainsaw and Elk Creek Road, ride Elk Creek Road for just over a mile until you see the sign for Sunken Bridges on your right. Turn right onto the two track. This is a prime place to see moose. Sunken Bridges gets its name from an old bridge over a wetland, which has been rebuilt. Continue through the meadow over the bridge and begin a two track climb. At the top you will intersect FS 159, a dirt road.

If you want to bypass riding Upper Elk Creek turn right onto FS 159 and follow until you see Zoom on the right and a gate for the Experimental Forest on the road itself.Turn right on Zoom which gets its name for a reason, this single track is pure fun and a blast to ride, dashing and diving through pine and aspen. At the bottom of Zoom you will enter Chainsaw. Hit the brakes and make a sharp left turn onto Chainsaw. (It’s not uncommon to go �ying past this intersection. Avoid skidding.) This will now retrace your route on Chainsaw. When you reach Flume stay right at the intersection. The trail will take you to a bridge over St. Louis Creek. Follow the old road back to the parking area.

For Upper Elk Creek, turn left on FS 159. Continue on FS 159 south until you reach Upper Elk Creek (go to the second Upper Elk Creek, not the one across from Sunken Bridges). Turn right onto Upper Elk Creek. This will begin as a good two track, with a short climb at �rst then nearly level. You will reach an intersection. Continue to the right, up a short steep climb that is usually wet from a spring. At the top of this short climb, a road will intersect from the right side. Turn right here. This is sometimes not marked as the sign is regularly stolen. This begins the hard part of the ride. Continue uphill. You will reach a two-way intersection. Take a sharp right. Continue to climb past the next intersection and through a rocky area. At the top of a rocky area turn right. One more very small uphill and you are ready to descend. Your descent will be a combination of single track and two track. Be aware as water bars, large rocks and loose gravel are common. Continue to the bottom where you intersect FS 159 immediately across from the top of Sunken Bridges.

Starting Point: Elk Creek Road and Chainsaw

Driving Directions: Take US Highway 40 to the only tra�c light in Fraser and turn left. Follow the road and veer left onto Elk Creek Road. Drive for about 2.5 miles and look for a parking lot on your left adjacent to the Chainsaw trailhead.

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TREAD PRINCIPLESTravel Responsibly ...on land by staying on designated roads, trails and area. Go over, not around, obstacles to avoid widening the trails. Cross streams only at designated fords. when possible, avoid wet, muddy trails. On water, stay on designated waterways and launch your watercraft in designated areas.

Respect the Rights of Others ...including private property owners, all recreational trail users, campers and others so they can enjoy their recreational activities undisturbed. Leave gates as you found them. Yield right of way to those passing you or going uphill. On water, respect anglers, swimmers, skiers, boaters, divers and those on or near shore.

Educate Yourself ...prior to your trip by obtaining travel maps and regulations from public agencies. Plan for your trip, take recreation skills classes and know how to operate your equipment safely.

Avoid Sensitive Areas ...on land such as meadows, lake shores, wetlands

and streams. Stay on designated routes. This protects wildlife habitats and sensitive soils from damage. Don’t disturb historical, archeological or paleontological sites. On water, avoid operating your watercraft in shallow waters or near shorelines at high speeds.

Do Your Part ...by modeling appropriate behavior, leaving the area better

than you found it, properly disposing of waste, minimizing the use of �re, avoiding the spread of invasive species and repairing degraded areas.

Headwaters Trails Alliance is a non-pro�t advocacy group for trails in Grand County, CO., comprised of county and town planners and trails enthusiasts with a mission to preserve, enhance, and promote sustainable, high-quality, multi-use trail opportunities in Grand County.

ADOPT-A-TRAIL PROGRAMMaintenance of multi-use trails is a critical component of sustaining our outdoor recreation opportunities, which is vital to the physical and economic health of Grand County. Due to budget cuts, land management agencies in recent years have been unable to provide the consistent monitoring and maintenance required to keep trails accessible for all users.

Increasingly, these agencies and the community have looked to Headwaters Trails Alliance (HTA) to provide the �nancial resources as well as the leadership, management, and supervision for necessary trail maintenance. The Adopt-A-Trail program (AATP) gives groups and individuals the opportunity to provide some of the labor hours and resources needed to repair and maintain the trails. Without such maintenance, many trails would close due to resource damage and lack of funding for repairs. By adopting a trail, you not only help to keep existing trails open and beautiful, but you also increase the ability for us to build more trails in the future. The program requires the adopter to provide an annual report on their adopted trail as well as volunteering one day in the �eld. In exchange, volunteers are able to dedicate a trail in honor of a business or individual. The Adopt a Trail program is thriving, thanks to a collaborative e�ort between Headwaters Trails Alliance, US Forest Service, Grand County, and committed adopters.

Visit our website today to learn about how you can get involved and make a di�erence on your public lands. Visit us at www.headwaterstrails.org or call us at 970.726.1013.

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