Level: Advanced
Length: 1 mi (1.6 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Other
Elevation: +0/ -174 ft
Total: 7 riders
Mountain Biking Lost Cause
#534 of 1,392 mountain bike trails in Colorado
Lost Cause is the most challenging descent down Methodist Mountain. The upper section of the trail is basically a straight-down rocky plummet down a washed out singletrack. I could see that some parts have been repaired, have been rerouted, or have water bars across it, but I wonder if this section of trail has been named "Lost Cause" since making it sustainable is a lost cause.
Still, this trail is located in the very dry high-desert climate of Methodist Mountain, so this area doesn't receive much rain. AND it's a blast to ride, so even though it might be a lost cause, you still gotta love it!
First added by Greg Heil on Aug 2, 2013. Last updated Apr 28, 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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Part of the Methodist Mountain trail system
Loose, sketchy, fast and fun!
| ThankThis descent provides some welcome fun as part of a loop on the Little Rainbow for an advanced rider or adventurous intermediate. Carry as much speed as the narrow trail and sometimes sketchy surface will allow.
| ThankI've said most of what I have to say in the trail description above, but this is a fun, old school singletrack descent with plenty of entertaining gnar! Yeah, it could be gnarly, but it's still a blast!
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