A mountain biker rides along a narrow dirt path through a lush green forest, surrounded by tall aspen trees and vibrant foliage. The view captures the perspective from the bike
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Level: Intermediate
Length: 20 mi (32.2 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Out & Back
Elevation: -
Total: 14 riders
 

Mountain Biking Flash of Gold

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#456 of 1,380 mountain bike trails in Colorado
#4,670 in the world

This is a very pleasant two-way back-country sub-alpine cross-country trail suitable for riders with intermediate skills. It traverses aspen forest and high-country meadows as it climbs steadily southwards through Medicine Bow Routt National Forests. The gradient is extremely well controlled - your gluteus maximus won't burn and your chain won't stretch. After 10 miles the trail comes out onto the road near Spring Creek but is still being extended (July 2017) through the forest. From there you could return by the road but don't - the ride back down the trail is mainly down-sloping fun.

For the first couple of hundred yards this trail follows the well known Spring Creek Trail that runs from Buffalo Pass to Steamboat Springs and visa-versa. Then it branches off to the left and stays close to the crest of the hill.

This is a cross-country trail that you ride for the pleasure of nature - you'll be seeing wild flowers rather than technical trail features.

First added by Jim Cummings on Jul 11, 2017. Last updated Apr 20, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: unknown
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
Exit Steamboat Springs on RCR 36, then take Colorado Road 38 - the sign says Buffalo Pass. You'll reach the trailhead opposite the Dry Lake Campground after six miles at Buffalo Pass. There is parking on both sides of the road - right side is best. You'll see a large notice board with a map showing the Flash of Gold trail and some others.


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