A winding dirt path cuts through a grassy landscape with scattered shrubs and trees, leading towards a distant hillside under an overcast sky. The terrain features a mix of dry grass and red earth, creating a natural, tranquil scene. Picture Rock Trail mountain bike trail.
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Level: Intermediate
Length: 11 mi (17.7 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Out & Back
Elevation: +488/ -403 ft
Total: 106 riders
 

Mountain Biking Picture Rock Trail

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#207 of 1,380 mountain bike trails in Colorado
#1,620 in the world

This is a great way to access the Heil Valley Ranch trails, especially if you don't want to do the climbing of Wapiti Trail. There are some cool old buildings (and an old, broken-down, shot-up car) that provide some fun scenery. It's not a terribly difficult ride, but it will test you every once and a while to keep you on your toes. To extend the ride, take Wild Turkey to Ponderosa, and complete the loops at the top of the ranch.

First added by dr_albright on Aug 29, 2012. 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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Getting there
From Boulder, take Highway 36 north to Lyons. After the left turn and after you've gone through downtown Lyons, take a left on 5th Ave., which turns into South St. Vrain Road. Take a left on Red Gulch Road, and follow it to the trailhead.


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