Gnarhart Loop

Big Climb / Technical Descent

21 miles

Bike

This route is a big climb and a big descent. That about sums it up. Expect to suffer some climbing the gravel west to Highway 165. You get a fantastic downhill break while headed north on 165. Turn onto the dirt road for USFS Davenport Campground, and follow it to its end. The Squirrel Creek trail begins at the end of the road. Get rowdy on the mixed descent, then finish off by riding the Carhart trail. Expect exposed singletrack and some swoopy turns on Carhart.

NOTE: It’s a big climb up 78/12 mile highway. Bring snacks and enough water.

Getting there: Park at the Pueblo Mountain Park. Head down to Pine Drive (the road you came into the Park from) and head uphill (west). The road will turn to dirt….then climb and climb and climb and climb.

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Adventure Origins Beulah Loop

Epic route / Bikepack

25 miles

Bike

This short, adventurous overnight starts in the wonderful hamlet of Beulah, Colorado and makes its way out the last unpaved “highway” in Colorado (it’s quite low traffic) with big views, deep history, and steep climbing. Day one is the bulk of the route's challenge, climbing CO-78/Twelve Mile highway from Beulah to CO-165. It’s possible to take a paved detour after the big climb to site by Lake San Isabel and grab food and drink at the Lodge. The first night is at historic Davenport Campground, the gateway to Squirrel Creek Canyon. Davenport still hosts structures built just after the turn of the century, and offers a spot to filter water. Squirrel Creek is the first USFS recreation area in the country, designed before most any campground you’ve ever been to. Day two sends you down the technical Squirrel Creek trail and through the Pueblo Mountain park's Carhart trail. Carhart trail is mostly moderate terrain, though exposed in spots. Expect very challenging, chunky terrain in many spots along Squirrel Creek. Finish the day in Beulah. It’s a small town that’s easy to fall in love with.

 Make sure to give yourself time for some coffee stops and a few photos!

Getting there: Park in Beulah. Grab some coffee at Stompin’ Grounds. get after it.

The Whole Slopper

Advanced Route

32 miles

Bike/Hike/Run

 A grand tour of (most) of Lake Pueblo's classics. Want some technical extras? Adding The Buttes trail off of Inner Limites and Rock Canyon off of South Shore trail will give you some features you may not want to miss!

Getting there: Park at the Arkansas Point trailhead parking lot in Lake Pueblo State Park.