Natural Selection
Natural Selection will weed the week out of the mountain biking population.
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 6 m
- Descent
- 344 m
One of the easiest routes down the mountain.
Mountain Biking Easy
Cub Scout is one of the easiest trails down the mountainside in Pajarito Bike Park. This green-rated trail is, in fact, singletrack most of the way, but it follows old logging road grades that traverse across the mountainside. As a result, the trail zig-zags down the mountain, with long straightaways interrupted by sharp corners.
Some locals don't particularly consider this to be a "bike park" trail, but the presence of this easy green route could be very welcome for beginner riders who get in over their heads in the technical, gnarly terrain that Pajarito is renowned for.
The long straightaways are fast, and the views from the ski runs are absolutely stunning! This bastion of lush aspen groves, towering pine trees, and grassy meadows stands in stark contrast to the arid desert that surrounds the mountain on all sides.
The trail itself is mostly smooth, although there are some loose, gravelly bits that could cause concern if you're distracted.
To step up from Cub Scout to a slightly harder objective, consider riding the Aspenola trail or Aspen for Trouble.
Easy
Mostly smooth and non-technical singletrack with unavoidable obstacles 2in/5cm tall or less. Avoidable obstacles may be present. Ideal for beginner riders.
Natural Selection will weed the week out of the mountain biking population.
Extreme Mountain Biking
A relentless downhill race run filled with endless chunder.
Extreme Mountain Biking
The most technical line in the Pajarito Bike Park.
Extreme Mountain Biking
1 m away
One of the easier downhills on the mountain.
Moderate Mountain Biking
1 m away
A spicier trail combination anchored by the Aspenola flow trail.
Difficult Mountain Biking
1 m away
The only "flow trail" down the mountain at Pajarito.
Moderate Mountain Biking
1 m away
One of Pajarito's top downhill race runs.
Severe Mountain Biking
1 m away
The more downhill-oriented version of Aspen for Trouble.
Difficult Mountain Biking
1 m away
One of the best and most feature-filled trails in the Pajarito Bike Park.
Extreme Mountain Biking
1 m away
An approachable advanced-level trail that's perfect for working up to some of the extreme lines in the Pajarito Bike Park.
Severe Mountain Biking
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