Pole Hill
Estes Park, Colorado
| Address: | ~3860 US-36, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA |
| GPS: |
40°21'23.2"N 105°27'15.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trail Length: | 6.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | 4x4 Trail |
Mountain Bike
Pole Hill is made up of several loops. It definitely helped that we had a GPS device while we were riding.It is a 4x4 trail but there are plenty of technical sections due to the many rock outcroppings in the area.The first part of the trail is a rocky uphill climb. There are a couple of loops on the southeast and northwest areas of the trail with a connecting trail between them.The trail can get pretty rocky (and steep at times) but also has some epic views and fun downhill sections. This trail has it all!There were a few water crossings because of some recent rains but nothing too difficult. We had a great time on this trail even though its not a true singletrack trail! 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 Estes Park, Colorado
- Head south on Park Ln toward Virginia Dr (207 ft)
- Turn left onto E Elkhorn Ave (0.2 mi)
- Slight right onto US-36 E/N St Vrain Ave (4.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Pinetree Dr (115 ft)
- Turn right onto Juniper Ln (0.1 mi)
- Turn right toward US-36 W (82 ft)
- Turn right onto US-36 W (0.8 mi)
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