2 m away
Castle Rock Gulch
A perfect 15-mile scenic “lollipop” loop ride.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 303 m
- Descent
- 303 m
Arnold Gulch Trails
Buena Vista
Salida
Technical moto trails in Arnold Gulch
Mountain Biking Severe
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 915 m
- Descent
- 915 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.6 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 6˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's an unknown remoteness, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 2.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 27 km, 915 vertical metres of ascent and 915 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Hidden in Arnold Gulch are some quite entertaining moto-legal singletrack trails that make for challenging mountain biking. While little-ridden by mountain bikers, these trails can make for an excellent change of pace.
Difficulty
Severe
Widely variable, narrow trail tread with steeper grades and unavoidable obstacles of 15in/38cm tall or less. Obstacles may include unavoidable bridges 24in/61cm wide or less, large rocks, gravel, difficult root sections, and more. Ideal for advanced-level riders.
Similar routes nearby
8.5 km away
Midland Trail -> Bacon Bits -> Sausage Link Loop
One of the flowy few: an easy mountain bike ride in Buena Vista.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 9.6 km
- Ascent
- 160 m
- Descent
- 160 m
8.5 km away
Midland Trail Out-and-Back
An OG Buena Vista ride on the Midland Railroad Grade.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 323 m
- Descent
- 323 m
8.5 km away
The Gentlemen's Loop
An OG Buena Vista Ride looping the Midland Trail and dirt roads in Four Mile.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 449 m
- Descent
- 449 m
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Guidebooks in this area
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