Highlands Point
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Address: | ~10585 Mountain Vista Ridge, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126, USA |
GPS: |
39°31'16.2"N 104°57'50.9"W Maps | Directions |
State: | Colorado |
Trail Length: | 10.00 miles |
MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
Trail Type: | Network |
MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
The section of trails at Highlands Point can be accessed from Mountain Vista High School or via the East-West Regional trail parking lot on Griggs rd. Note that all but two of these trails are gated for HR residents only. Trail is accessed by taking the paved bike path in back of Mountain Vista HS until it turns to gravel, then just follow that up the hill. The first trail on the right and ahead are the East-West Regional Trail, open to everyone. Continuing straight up the hill, the first trail on the left is the Metro Districts Big-Dry trail, also open to everyone. You can turn left or continue straight up the gravel path to the top (Highlands Point) and continue on the East-West Regional trail to the Griggs rd. parking lot. The view at the top of Highlands Point is excellent, markers point out Devil's Head Peak, Mt. Evans, Chatfield, etc. The gated trails off to the left and right provide access to approx 7mi of private HR trails. Trail builders built large "bumps" every 100ft or so on some sections to prevent erosion. Overall, a mixture of narrow and wide singletrack, great views, along with intervals of short uphill and downhill sections make this a really fun trail with a roller coaster feel to it. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
More Information
Add ResourceNever 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.
Read MoreDirections
From Highlands Ranch, Colorado
- Head south on S Crestmore Way toward Montrose Way (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Windsor Way (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto E Highlands Ranch Pkwy (1.0 mi)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto Clairton Dr (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto S Clairton St (0.1 mi)
- Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Wyecliff Way (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Ridgefield Ln (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Summit View Pkwy (1.2 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left(174 ft)
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