Archives: Mountain Bike
Hockett – Tick Alley – World’s Greatest – Elmer’s Ride
This trail is one of the shortest, most to the point rides in West Eagle. It is a good starter ride to see what riding in West Eagle is all about. The ride features a lot of climbing, some sections steeper … Continue reading
Elmers – Tick Alley – Elk Drop – Star Wars Ride
This ride is very long with a lot of uphill. However the downhill sections are worth the trip, especially Star Wars. The climb up Elmers is mild until the very last section and then offers fun downhill to connect to Tick … Continue reading
Abrams Ridge – Star Wars – School House Rock Ride
Abrams Ridge starts off this ride with some physical and technical uphill. Some sections may need to be walked, and there is some exposure. After marker 3 the ride becomes much mellower with easy uphill to marker 6 and then easy … Continue reading
Abrams Ridge – Mchatten Reservoir – Pole Road Ride
Abrams Ridge presents some challenges both physically and technically as the starting section for this ride. The Ridge features some steep uphill sections as well as more technical parts featuring some exposure and narrow trails. From the top of the Ridge begins … Continue reading
Abrams Gulch – World’s Greatest – Elmers Ride
This ride begins with a twisty single track on Abrams Ridge. After descending into Abrams Gulch the trail becomes double track that climbs slowly following Abrams Creek. After crossing Abrams Creek, which may be deep depending on the season, the trail climbs … Continue reading
Abrams Gulch – Tick Alley – Elmers Ride
This is a solid ride that takes every section in the order and direction that best utilizes their traits. The climb up Abrams Gulch is very mild, offering such points of interest as historic Abrams Settlement and a crossing of Abrams … Continue reading
Abrams Gulch – Abrams Ridge Ride
Abrams Gulch/Ridge is a great ride that offers a shorter version of West Eagle. The ride only has one section of steep climbing, and the downhill on Abrams Ridge is fun and challenging. Abrams Gulch is a very mild climb with … Continue reading
Turniphead – Mayer Gulch – Bailey Ride
This trail is a great introduction to mountain biking in Eagle. Along with Riddle/ Wall this trail demonstrates the challenges and joys of the sport, all within a short, closed loop. Descending Turniphead is a fun, easy single track. After crossing … Continue reading
Third Gulch – Pipeline Ride
This trail is the fastest way to ride Pipeline, and the easiest. The climb on Third Gulch is fairly mild. Pipeline offers some steeper sections and two creek crossings. The top end of Pipeline has the steepest sections of this entire … Continue reading
Second Gulch – Third Gulch Ride
This is a very simple trail with few turns. The ride up Second Gulch is gradual until the end when it starts to climb rapidly. The last half mile is steep and may warrant a bike walk. The downhill to … Continue reading
