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        Region Details
        • 6
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        Region Status
        Open as of Jun 14, 2025

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        51
        Trails Mountain Bike
        52
        Trails E-Bike
        1
        Trails Horse
        3
        Trails Hike
        53
        Trails Trail Running
        53
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        1
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        1
        Total Distance
        77 miles
        Total Descent
        13,048 ft
        Total Vertical
        3,254 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        10,963 ft
        Reports
        121
        Photos
        80
        Ridden Counter
        1,368
        Sub Regions

        Popular Red Feather Lakes Mountain Biking Trails

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        Mount Margaret Trail Caution
        • 80 ★ 3.0 • 4 miles • 154 ft • 46 •
        Easy, well maintained trail through aspen and ponderosa groves. The destination, Mt. Margaret, is actually lower in elevation than the Mt. Margaret trailhead.
        Pearl Creek
        • 100 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 468 ft • 45 •
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.
        North Loop
        • 95 ★ 0.0 • 3,464 ft • 28 ft • 44 •
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
        Frontier Caution
        • 100 ★ 3.4 • 3 miles • 551 ft • 42 •
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 45 minutes to complete this trail.
        East Dowdy Connector
        • 90 ★ 0.0 • 420 ft • 14 ft • 37 •
        Popular green difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
        Pearl Creek Connector
        • 95 ★ 0.0 • 737 ft • 12 ft • 37 •
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
        1
        Trappers
        • 75 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 732 ft • 36 •
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 732 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 59 minutes to complete this trail.
        Cabin Creek
        • 60 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 18 ft • 35 •
        Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 18 ft blue climb. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 1 rides
        Yesterday
        • 0 rides
        Past Week
        • 10 rides

        Red Feather Lakes Mountain Bike Routes

        Beaver Meadows Classic Loop CCW
        ★ 2.0 • 8 miles • 1,173 ft • 5 • Loop •
        This is a recommended route for bikes. Done in this order, the climbs are reasonable and the descents fun....
        4
        Baldy/Killpecker Dogbone Loop
        ★ 4.0 • 25 miles • 4,395 ft • 3 • Loop •
        A demanding subalpine mixed route with long stretches of sustained advanced/expert riding. A reasonably...
        35
        Elkhorn Molly Moon Loop
        ★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 1,332 ft • 11 • Loop •
        Quick loop with multiple variations. Mostly all single track.
        Specialized Soil Searching Dig Day Ride Route
        8 miles • 119 ft • 1 • Shuttled •
        This route will be used for OMBA's Specialized Soil Searching Dig Day ride on Oct 2nd. It's also a popular...
        31
        Elkhorn Creek Trails Basic Loop
        ★ 1.0 • 11 miles • 1,495 ft • 14 • Loop •
        Basic loop of some of the better trails in the area. Details lacking in some sections.

        Photos of Red Feather Lakes Mountain Bike

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        Sep 29, 2024 @ 4:21am
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        Sep 29, 2024 @ 4:17am
        Sep 29, 2024

        Videos of Red Feather Lakes Mountain Bike

        Killpecker - Beta 300RR
        trail: Killpecker
        0:29 | 231 | Aug 7, 2023 , Red Feather Lakes
        youtuber CO MTB ♦︎ | Red Feather Lakes | Beaver Meadows
        22:47 | 652 | Jul 3, 2018 , Red Feather Lakes
        Swamp Creek Cutoff (#970)
        2300 | Jun 23, 2017 , Red Feather Lakes

        Recent Trail Reports

        statustraildateconditioninfouser
        East Dowdy Trail
        Jun 14, 2025 @ 11:25am
        Jun 14, 2025
        		 DryCarlosDumois
        West Loop
        Jun 14, 2025 @ 11:25am
        Jun 14, 2025
        		 IdealCarlosDumois
        East Dowdy Connector
        Jun 14, 2025 @ 11:25am
        Jun 14, 2025
        		 DryCarlosDumois
        Powderhorn
        Jun 5, 2025 @ 7:22pm
        Jun 5, 2025
        		 VariableCouple of downed trees across the trail....focorider
        Beaver Pecker
        Jun 5, 2025 @ 7:18pm
        Jun 5, 2025
        		 Dry Cleared most of the downed trees. There...focorider
        Molly Moon
        Sep 29, 2024 @ 4:23am
        Sep 29, 2024
        		 DrySweet trail to ride downhill back to Lady...calebcox
        Lady Moon
        Sep 21, 2024 @ 11:29am
        Sep 21, 2024
        		 Dry Great condition. Nice views. Watch out...calebcox
        Swamp Creek Cutoff
        Sep 12, 2024 @ 10:02am
        Sep 12, 2024
        		 DryDown trees mentioned in last report from...focorider
        Elkhorn Creek Trail - Upper
        Aug 11, 2024 @ 5:47am
        Aug 11, 2024
        		 IdealCouple of sections have some erosion...sgltrak
        Disappointment Falls Trail
        Aug 11, 2024 @ 5:47am
        Aug 11, 2024
        		 IdealBeautiful! Falls have some accumulated...sgltrak

        Activity Feed

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        gr82bautvolriddentrailactivity #99286074
        Jul 15, 2026 @ 9:43pm
        Jul 15, 2026
        fooblahblahcommenttrailactivity #98438632
        Jul 4, 2026 @ 11:22am
        Jul 4, 2026
        snagcliffsvotetrailactivity #97502996
        Jun 21, 2026 @ 11:08am
        Jun 21, 2026
        snagcliffsaddphotoactivity #97502933 and 1 more
        Jun 21, 2026 @ 11:07am
        Jun 21, 2026
        zachm619wishlistregionactivity #96244007
        Jun 4, 2026 @ 12:02pm
        Jun 4, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        fooblahblahtrailBuckskinIt's too bad there were about 10 trees or so...
        Jul 4, 2026 @ 11:22am
        Jul 4, 2026
        focoridertrailBeaver PeckerBackdoor to resort trails is right. Let's you...
        Apr 23, 2026 @ 3:00pm
        Apr 23, 2026
        ediertrailMount Margaret TrailOne of my favorite fat biking spots. No matter...
        Mar 7, 2026 @ 9:36am
        Mar 7, 2026
        RobinDavidtrailMolly MoonThis is a great roll through varied terrain...
        Sep 19, 2025 @ 10:33am
        Sep 19, 2025
        RobinDavidtrailElkhorn Creek Trail - UpperNice section of trail through pasture, meadow...
        Sep 19, 2025 @ 10:25am
        Sep 19, 2025

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike5177 miles13,048 ft38 miles3,255 ft
        		#3,170#1,093841215959
        E-Bike15 miles16 ft820 ft1,660 ft
        		83135
        Horse38 miles528 ft2 miles2,169 ft
        		501
        Hike5377 miles13,048 ft38 miles3,255 ft
        		#3,712#1,311121487
        Trail Running5377 miles13,048 ft38 miles3,255 ft
        		#3,200#93712152
        Dirtbike/Moto15 miles16 ft820 ft1,660 ft
        		482
        ATV/ORV/OHV15 miles16 ft820 ft1,660 ft
        		48

        Frequently Asked Questions About Red Feather Lakes

        ▼ What are the best places to ride in Red Feather Lakes?
        Red Feather Lakes has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Red Feather Lakes?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Red Feather Lakes are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Red Feather Lakes?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Red Feather Lakes are:
        • July (46 activities)
        • August (14 activities)
        • June (13 activities)
        Check the Red Feather Lakes reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        ▼ Where can I park to ride in Red Feather Lakes?
        There are 9 parking locations listed in Red Feather Lakes. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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