Mountain Biking Steamboat (For Daring Beginners)

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

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Distance

7 miles

Elevation Gain

1200 ft

Route Type

Loop

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Added by Beth Kolakowski

This is the perfect ride for a newbie mountain biker. 7 miles round trip with breathtaking views of Bike City U.S.A.!

An easy three mile trek uphill via Blackmere Road (easy, populated, dirt road) to Quarry Mountain Trail (intermediate, but only 1 mile) will take you to the start of Morning Gloria at 8,100 ft. This two-way trail will take you rambling and swooping four miles downhill almost 1000 ft. through some of the most beautiful aspen groves Steamboat has to offer. The switchbacks are sharp, but make it more manageable than heading straight down the mountain. Take it easy heading down this trail, since you will be running into traffic both ways.

Afterwards, be sure to check out the awesome hot springs in town for a nice relaxing evening!

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