Hall Ranch
Boulder, Colorado
| Address: | ~Lichen Loop, Boulder, CO 80302, USA |
| GPS: |
40°8'57.0"N 105°18'0.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trail Length: | 9.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
From the lower parking lot, go uphill to the trailhead at the upper lot. From here it's an easy trail to follow. Follow Bitterbrush trail uphill through somewhat rough singletrack. Around the 1 mile mark you will head down a valley and up the other side into a field. From here the trail becomes physically and technically difficult. You will have roughly 1/2 mile of steep ascending with very difficult technical sections. 1 3/4 miles you reach the top of the first hill and descend into the valley only to ascend into a valley meadow. The trailis easy and hard packed. Once you reach nelson loop (3.5 miles) take a left for a switchback ascent or a right for a slightly less agressive ascent. Follow Nelson Loop (2.3 miles) but beware of speed reducing ditches that rangers dig out for drainage reasons. Once you reconect with Bitterbrush trail follow it back to your car. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Boulder, Colorado
- Head south on 19th St toward Arapahoe Ave (138 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Arapahoe Ave (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Broadway (3.5 mi)
- Turn left onto US-36 W (4.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Lefthand Canyon Dr (0.7 mi)
- Turn right onto Geer Canyon Dr (1.2 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left(0.2 mi)
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