Big Climb / Technical Descent
21 miles
Bike
This route is a big climb and a big descent. That about sums it up. Expect to suffer some climbing the gravel west to Highway 165. You get a fantastic downhill break while headed north on 165. Turn onto the dirt road for USFS Davenport Campground, and follow it to its end. The Squirrel Creek trail begins at the end of the road. Get rowdy on the mixed descent, then finish off by riding the Carhart trail. Expect exposed singletrack and some swoopy turns on Carhart.
NOTE: It’s a big climb up 78/12 mile highway. Bring snacks and enough water.
Getting there: Park at the Pueblo Mountain Park. Head down to Pine Drive (the road you came into the Park from) and head uphill (west). The road will turn to dirt….then climb and climb and climb and climb.
