8.2 miles
Distance
1,173 ft
Climb
-1,171 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
8,515 ft
Altitude min
8,515 ft
Altitude start
8,517 ft
Altitude end
-33.1%
Grade max
36%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3,885 ft
Distance flat

This is a recommended route for bikes. Done in this order, the climbs are reasonable and the descents fun. These trails also tend to have less horse traffic than those further to the east. This loop can also serve as a launching point for climbs up to Pearl Beaver road and Deadman Road.

Detailed Description
Beaver Meadows Classic Loop CCW is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Red Feather Lakes Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 1,173 ft with a max elevation of 9,256 ft then descends -1,171 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Oct 8, 2023)
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 31 min
  • Altitude min
    8,515 ft
  • Altitude start
    8,515 ft
  • Altitude end
    8,517 ft
  • Climb
    1,173 ft
  • Descent
    -1,171 ft
  • Grade max
    -33.1%
  • Grade min
    36%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,885 ft

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    Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch
  • Primary Activity
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  • Route Type
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  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
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    youtuber CO MTB ♦︎ | Red Feather Lakes | Beaver Meadows
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Frontier
    Oct 8, 2023 @ 6:45am
    Oct 8, 2023
    		A few minor small trees across the trail.
    Pearl Creek
    Jul 13, 2023 @ 4:54pm
    Jul 13, 2023
    		Trees are all cleared. Small twigs and branches are scattered around where there were trees, but nothing you have to dismount for.
    North Fork Loop
    Aug 28, 2021 @ 11:54am
    Aug 28, 2021
    		Top of Frontier and Peril Creek need to be cleaned up. I could not tell were the trail was.
    Buckskin
    Jun 10, 2018 @ 12:32pm
    Jun 10, 2018
    		A lot of sticks on the trail from winter winds. But otherwise clear.
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