Awesome trail! The summer wildflowers were spectacular and over our
handlebars.
Be aware of the Guardian Sheep Dogs. We didn’t have any problems but
elsewhere in the state there have been a few especially with dogs.
Nothing technical but this ride is definitely a sleeper. We rode Three Forks
as a loop but it can also be done as an out and back. Ride back down to CR
217 turn left climb through a cool narrow canyon continue on to Triangle
Park and turn left on FS 211 to three Forks Trail. We missed the singletrack
on the way up. Thought I was looking for a road. Watch for it on the left
about ¾ way up the hill. It would make the ride shorter but add more
singletrack.
Pick up a map at the Tourist Information Center just off I-70, the Forest
Service center, or at the bike shop on Rail Road Ave
After reading the previous reviews I was able to find the trail pretty easily. I thought it was going to be part of the Rifle Mountain Park so I paid for the day pass. It was definitely over grown in certain areas, but that was I think ok knowing I was not going to see too many people during my ride. I only ran into two sets of hikers and the ride I have to say was beautiful. The only complaint would be the trail itself was quite bumpy with previous horse or elk traffic I assume. This made the decent a little slower than it could have been, but knowing each corner could have a horse around the corner made it fine with me. Didn't see any sheep or dogs. Lower rating is only because of the rough trail. If you are ok with the holes and rough trail it would definitely be worth it.
| Thank3 forks was a great trail. Made a day of it. caught several fish, saw a mountain lion 50 ft away. The trail was over grown from little use. the climb was worth the downhil reward. plan to do the loop next.
| ThankTrail is easy to find but seems to be a low traffic trail. Keep going straight through all the camping areas to trail head. Moderate climbing up all the way (a little less than 6 miles from parking lot), to and through a really nice Aspen tree forest. Keep going until you find the sign at the top. Turn around and bomb the really narrow single track you just rode up, being aware of the creeks you can ride through and occasional fallen tree. Fun ride worth the views and scenery, alone...
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