This trail climbs steadily up the valley from Bakerville to Loveland Valley Ski Area.From the parking lot ride west on a dirt road.After a short distance you come to a gate.This is where the trail starts.The Continental Divide Trail follows the B.L.T. [Bakerville Loveland Trail] for about 2 miles and then takes off to the right. Continue straight and follow the trail up the valley.When you reach the gate this is where the trail ends.Turn arround and prepare yourself for a smooth fast downhill.This also makes a nice downhill shuttle for the whole family.Park one car in Georgetown.Drive to Loveland Valley ski area, exit 216.The trail takes off between the lower parking lot and the water treatment plant. It's 12 miles almost all downhill and kids love it.From Bakerville follow the frontage road to Silver Plume and then the bike path to Georgrtown. Great views of the Georgetoen Loop Railroad from the bike path.Can also be ridden as a out and back from Georgetown.
I tried to ride this (2010-07-17) and found the trail closed because they are paving. Apparently, they are going to pave the route all the way to Loveland.
Might be a fun bike path to tow the kids on, but it will no longer be soft surface.
| ThankI had forgotten how much fun it is to ride down this trail. If you do it as a shuttle you can start on Loveland Pass at the switchback top of lift #3
| ThankThis is a great training ride 24 mi. from Georgetown about 50 from I.S.