Winter Park Colorado Mountain Biking
Grand County provides some of the best mountain biking
opportunities in Colorado. From heart pumping uphill climbs and
exhilarating single-track downhills to leisurely double-track trails
through the forest, the Fraser Valley and Winter Park Resort have it all
when it comes to mountain biking. The mountain bike options become
seemingly endless when adding in the voluminous trails at Sol Vista,
Snow Mountain Ranch and in the national Forest around Granby, Grand Lake
and Kremmling. The mountain bike trail system in Winter
Park and the Fraser Valley has been called the best anywhere. The valley
floor is very open and fairly level, and the mountains gradually rise
above the valley. This allows mountain bikers of all abilities to enjoy
themselves at their level and pace. This area saw a great
amount of activity during the earlier part of the century due to logging
and railroads. These industries left behind countless miles of old roads
and trails, which are perfectly suited for mountain biking. The base for
the Fraser Valley mountain bike trail system evolved form these
industries. Novice, recreational and expert riders alike
can appreciate Winter Park Resort's 50 miles of varied terrain across a
7,600-acre permit. To get to the top of the slopes, riders can jump on
the Zephyr Express chairlift which is specially equipped to carry bikes.
Once on the mountain, bikers can choose from a variety of green, blue
and black trails. Like ski trails, bike trails are rated in difficulty
by color. The Winter Park Resort trails are unique because they link
with the Fraser Valley's vast 600-mile trail system, the heart of
mountain biking in the area. The trails consist of mapped and marked
trails of all types. No car shuttling is necessary, as trailheads are
located in the towns of Winter Park and Fraser as well as Winter Park
Resort. Trails wind through fields of wildflowers or the
tops of mountains with breathtaking views, or through majestic woods.
Hundreds of additional miles of mountain biking trails can be found all
over Grand County. It's no wonder we're called "Mountain Bike Capital,
USA."
Winter Park Mountain Bike Series
Information for this summer's Mountain Bike Series is TBA. Check back again for the latest updates.
Vacations Inc offers special lodging deals for all bikers. Call us for further details.
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