Trails with a Trail Type of hiking trail

Horsethief Bench Loop

This ride follows Mary’s Loop for about half of the trail route. It isn excellent loop trail. From the parking area, ascend to the ridge up a well improved road to the south. As you continue on this road, pass the More Fun cutoff at mile 0.3 and continue to the Marys cutoff at mile …

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Amasa Back

trail in red rocks

This is the best short ride in the Moab Area. If you are arriving in Moab late in the afternoon and want to get in a quick ride, drive to the trailhead and do thisone.  The recommended route is to ride Amasa all the way up, going left at Jackson Junction and biking up to …

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SlickrockTrail

mountain bike trail in red rocks

This is the world-famous Slickrock Trail near Moab, Utah. This 12.7 mile loop twists and rolls through Navajo sandstone to a breathtaking view over the Colorado River. The Slickrock Trail is rated high technical difficulty and high aerobic requirement. But many MANY “not-very-good” bikers ride this trail, with a few short hikes over the tough …

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Mickelson Trail

Mickelson Trail tunnel in south dakota

The George S. Mickelson Trail is the best way to see the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is one of the longest rail trails in America and can be used all throughout the year by hikers, mountain bikers, cross-country skiers and equestrians. In September 2012, Trailsnet is offering the Mickelson Trail Trek Tour. We …

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Apache Railroad Multi-Use Trail

The Apache Trail was once the route of an old logging railroad. That later became a tourist railroad and now we have a wonderful mountain biking trail. The best access to this trail is found at Big Lake Railroad Cove on the southwest side of the lake off  Forest Road 249E located near Big Cienega …

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Rock Creek Trail – Lafayette to Broomfield

yellow fall colors from Rock Creek Trail in Louisville

Like an international secret agent, the Rock Creek Trail has many different names. In one spot it’s the Cradleboard Trail, in another it’s the Mary Miller Trail and … well the other names are top secret, but you get the idea. But also like a secret agent, the trail has some secret connections. For example …

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