Routes database — Southern Colorado Trail Builders

Big Climb / Technical Descent

39 miles

Bike

This route is two massive climbs followed by very steep, sustained, and technical descents on very rough trail. That about sums it up. We can’t recommend it. Yet here it is.

NOTE: Lots of climbing and very technical descending. Bring snacks and enough water/filtration. This route is advanced and shared for reference only. Ride at your own risk and walk sections as necessary. Check route conditions and follow standard traffic laws and trail protocols.

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.

Epic route / Bikepack

97 miles

Bike

This route runs the gamut from silky smooth gravel roads to rough and tumble historic trails (technically former roads!) through the FIRST established recreation area in the US Forest Service: Squirrel Creek canyon. The second day kicks off with a legendary descent of Twelve Mile Highway (CO 78), which is Colorado's last remaining unpaved state highway.

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

NOTE: It’s easier to ride the Beulah loop of this trip clockwise (up CO-78 and down Squirrel Creek. The reverse is a fun challenge for the adventurous/masochistic). The climb up CO-78 is still a bear.

Check it out on Bikepacking.com

Getting there: We like to start in town and hit up Solar Roast Coffee on the way out. It’s nice to get fueled up before the journey.