Mountain Biking in Winter Park, Colorado

January 28, 2010

With six hundred miles of trails, it’s not surprising why Winter Park has gained the title of mountain bicycle Capital USA. At the resort alone you may find fifty miles of single-track trails accessible through chair lifts and marked with signs identifying ability level. Once at the apex of the lifts you may need to stop into the Sunspot for a fast bite to eat while enjoying the 360-degree perspectives of the surrounding mountains. From there you can select runs like the Higher Arapahoe, the resort’s downhill race course, or wind down The Long Trail for a 7-mile amateur ride.

The trails follow jabbering brooks, glide thru wildflower meadows and trek up rough mountains. All across the summer, there are races that are open to public and are available to several different ability levels. A majority of the races either start or end at Winter Park Resort, including the curtain call The King of the Rockies.

Repairs, rentals and shops are straightforward to find, whether you are at the resort, or downtown Winter Park. Music sounds better with a background like the Continental Divide, and you simply could find out for yourself, as there are music holidays and concerts occuring just about each weekend in the Summer. Events like the Jazz Holiday and the Food, Wine & Lager Festival may require forward planning for stays in Winter Park. when you get to here, there are a number of free mountain bicycle trail guides that may be found at most corporations.


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