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Keystone Gulch (from the west side, Swan River )

Ride Details
Region: 
Keystone
Ride Type: 
mountain
Date: 
Jul 2 2011 - 9:30am - 2:30pm
Fitness Rating: 
Capable/Moderate
Technical Difficulty: 
Blue/Medium
Distance: 
25 Miles
Elevation Gain: 
3,000 Feet
Ride Map: 
Click here for map
Ride Leader
Ride Leader: 
Gary Pallaoro
Phone: 
(303) 888-0620
Email: 
YetiMtnBik@aol.com
Meet-up
Meet-up Location and Directions: 
Directions to Trailhead Trail: Swan River / Colorado Trail to Hwy 9 Trail head: 301 Revette Dr. I-70 to Frisco exit, north on Hwy 9 6.6 miles, left on Revette Dr. (large sign for Tiger Run RV Park), 0.6 mile to Villas at Swan's Nest, first complex on right, second building, Unit 403 (Food, libations, hot tub available post-ride) (If you want to try to carpool with someone, meet at the El Rancho Park 'n Ride at 8am)
Meet-up Map: 
Click here for map
Departure: 
All rides will depart promptly at the time noted in each of the ride descriptions. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to sign in and get ready to ride.
Cancellation: 
Rides will be canceled when temperatures are below 40 degrees and/or trail conditions are obviously too wet. When conditions are questionable, call the Ride Leader for a last-minute check. If you have any questions concerning the route, please contact the ride leader.
Helmets: 
Helmets are required on all Team Evergreen Bicycle Club rides.

Ride Description

The joy of this ride is exquisite, tight singletrack, rhythmically flowing, and breath-taking views of Ten Mile Range. It's advisable to step off the bike to admire these views, as riding off trail may be quite uncomfortable.

An approach to this traditional ride from the west side due to excess snow on the usual trail. A climb up an overgrown logging road joins the Colorado Trail. Here begins the payback. There are multiple escape routes in case of weather, or simply having too much fun. Ride length will be 15 to 25 miles, as the group chooses. Climbs may be extended, but only a few short (!) ones are granny gear. The downhills are more extended. Minimal technical ability is required, and the trail is highly suitable to hardtails.

Food, libations, hot tub available post-ride.