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Leadership Steamboat 2011

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About Steamboat

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Table10. About Leadership Steamboat

11. Welcome12. Whats New

14. Bike Town USA Initiative17. Cycling events calendar18. Winter Sports Club cycling

21. Safe routes to school22. Family friendly riding &

Cruising24. Yampa River Core Trail26. Historic bike tour29. Over the hill gang30. Rent a bike

30. Take your bike on the bus31. Winter biking32. Adaptive cycling

33. Multi Modal Advisory Board34. Road Safety35. Bike Tips

36. Cattle and bikes38. Road rides

40. Routt County Riders42. BMX track43. Pump track44. Epic rides 45. Riding right76. Kent Eriksen78. Moots

46. Using this guide47. Emerald Mountain - Ride from

town48. Rotary Trail

52. Skyline - Ride from town53. Spring Creek - Ride from town54. Steamboat Ski and Resort

Corporation 58. Big Red Park60. The Divide

62. Grizzly Helena64. Harrison Creek / Routt Divide

66. Hot Springs68. Lynx Pass

70. Nipple Peak / Lopez Creek72. Seedhouse Area74. Hayden rides

John AnarellaVicky Barney

Kelly BonifacePaige BoucherAaron BrownJon CariveauAlexis Casale

Ben ClarkAryeh Copa

Robin CraigenPatrick Delaney

Tammie DelaneyJonathan Flint

Kent FosterTodd GivnishGina Grether

Paula GuentherDerek HodsonJanet HrubySarah Kane

Craig KennedyMatt Lavington

Gavin MaliaBill MartoranoLane Malone

Rob MarinHeather McLaughlin

Barkley RobinsonGina Robison

Bill RootRandy RudasicsJim SchneiderJenette Settle

Jo StankoChris TamucciJulie TaulmanJ.R. ThompsonBrock Webster

Cathy WeidemerEssam Welch

Pat WestSteve WilliamsChris Wilson

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Each year for almost the past two decades, a class of 20 selected participants, representing a cross section of the Steamboat Springs community, gather along with their mentors for an intense, 9 month program which is designed to produce well rounded, informed, and highly involved community leaders. Although the class varies greatly in ages, occupations, backgrounds, and personal interests, there is one common thread which ties this eclectic group into a tightly knit teama love for Steamboat and an unwavering desire to make Steamboat a better community for all who live here. As they explore local issues and interact with key decision makers, they develop a network of contacts, and learn how to make a positive impact on their community.

As an experiential part of the Leadership Steamboat Program, participants plan, develop and produce a group class project with the hope to contribute something to our community perhaps a legacy. Towards that end, the Leadership Steamboat Class of 2011 has teamed up with community biking enthusiasts, local leaders, and the Steamboat Today to produce the first Steamboat Bike Guide. What compelled the class to choose this endeavor, and why? The shared goal of making Steamboat Springs one of the nations top biking destinations.

Ski Town USA is the fabulous legacy of Steamboat leaders past. Having been fortunate to take part in the 2011 Leadership Steamboat program, and following Duprees teaching, we hope to become those leaders who guide and work towards the continued positive design of our community, and who perhaps may share in the creation of the next Steamboat legacy, Bike Town USA.

About Leadership Steamboat

Class of 2011: Jeremy Behling, Tony Counts, Anita Dinello, Eric Einfield, Tyler Gibbs, Kara Givnish, Todd Hayes, David Lamb, April Minnich, Renee Patterson-Guerlain, Jody Patton, Brad Price, Lori St. Pierre, Lisa Sanchez-Warner, Rick Spencer, Holly Smith, Elyse Tanner, Christina Timm, Meg Tully, and Rebecca Wodnik. Class of 2011 Mentors: Sandy Evans-Hall, Grant Fenton, and Randy Rudasics

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Community is where it happens. In communities we are

all given an opportunity and the chance to make the most

of them. In communities we can set meaningful goals and

measure our performance, grow and prosper as persons and

meet our potential. Authentic leaders see it as part of their

calling to guide a group or organization in designing the type of

community they intend to becomeleaders should leave behind

them assets and a legacy

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11STEAMBOAT SPRINGS BIKE GUIDE

Welcometo the Steamboat Springs Bike Guide

Courtesy of Jay Kinghorn

Steamboat is a bikers paradise!

If you think our winters are great, just wait until you see our spring, summer, and fall! Whether you are a roadie, cross-country mountain biker, casual town cruiser, or a downhill freeride fan, you can get your fix here. You can take your family for a leisurely cruise on the Yampa River Core Trail, head out for a multi-hour single track adventure, an epic road ride through ranches and mountain passes, or hit the BMX course, all from downtown. When you get back, soak your tired legs in the Yampa River and hit one of Steamboats many dining options. If youre coming to Steamboat with people who dont ride a bike, they can ride the gondola, ride in a balloon, ride on a horse or a raft, hike a trail, go fishing, enjoy the childrens area at the library, or just relax along the river. There are plenty of activities for everyone. Steamboat Springs offers cycling in a gorgeous mountain environment, as well as a great hang out during those off-saddle times.

More information and more rides on the horizon

Were thrilled to offer this very first edition of the Steamboat Bike Guide for cyclists of all ability levels, both locals and visitors. Depending on your perspective, the content may seem like a lot, or not even close to enough. Visitors who are new to Steamboat will notice the abundance of opportunities. Locals will note that the descriptions of road and mountain bike rides in this edition dont even come close to covering it all. The dozen featured mountain biking areas included in this guide are only a sampling of the 500+ miles of single track riding in and around Steamboat Springs. Whats listed here is just a taste of whats currently available, and its just a preview of things to come, including expansion of the existing trail system with new cross-country, downhill, and free ride trails. The Whats New in Cycling in 2011 and Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation sections offer more details. Major biking events such as Ride for Yellow, the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, and others, are putting Steamboat on the map as a cycling hotspot. Check out the Cycling Events Calendar to help you choose from numerous events to participate in, volunteer for, or enjoy as a spectator. The Guide also includes resources for renting and buying equipment and opportunities to get involved with the community of riders here in Steamboat.

Your input will guide the Guide

The Steamboat Bike Guide will evolve in each annual edition with improved content and information about new cycling-related infrastructure and opportunities. Go to www.steamboatbiketown.com for links to share your ideas for future editions of the Bike Guide, and your suggestions about how we can enhance cycling in Steamboat Springs. We welcome your input and look forward to sharing the ride in the years ahead!


section New opportunities for beginners, and skills development for everyoneThe Barrows chairlift at Howelson Hill will provide uphill transportation for riders and their mountain bikes to access upper trails on Emerald Mountain.

New lift served terrain for riding at the ski areaSteamboat Ski Area anticipates beginning Bike Park development with construction of two new Downhill / Freeride trails this summer (pending final review and approval of the Master Plan see Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation section in this guide for details).

Whats new in cycling in Steamboat Springs?

Even more events for all kinds of ridersThe 2011 Cycling Events Calendar includes a jam-packed lineup of recreational and competitive cycling opportunities, including the new Steamboat Stinger mountain bike race, nationally sanctioned BMX racing opportunities, new adaptive cycling events and charity rides to support a variety of great causes.

Steamboat Springs will host two stages of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, an international stage race that will bring 127 of the best professional cyclists in the world to Colorado.

Improved signage and infrastructure to help riders navigate around townThe City of Steamboat Springs will be adding additional striping and signage to enhance convenience and safety for multi-modal transportation.

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Additional wayfinding signage will be installed to guide riders from the ski area and mountain/condos area to key connectors and Howelsen Hill. A new bridge/trail replacement will be constructed in West Lincoln Park.

New opportunities for beginners, and skills development for everyoneA new beginner trail will be developed to facilitate access to trails on the Bluffs Loop and Howelsen Meadows areas east of Blackmer Drive on Emerald Mountain.

Parks & Recreation Commission and Howelsen Emerald Mountain Partnership are working on trail planning for beginner access from the top of the chairlift at Howelsen Hill over to the Yampa River Core Trail at 13th St/Depot.

The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and City of Steamboat Springs are exploring opportunities to collaborate on bike park amenities at Howelsen Hill.

The new Rotary Trail will be completed in July of 2011 on the back side of Emerald Mountain, with terrain that is accessible, fun and challenging for a wide range of riders. This smooth, wide, bermed trail is designed with lots of rollers that can be pumped or jumped, depending upon the riders speed, technical ability and confidence.

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Vision

Steamboat Springs is the ultimate destination for cycling experiences.

This vision of our future for cycling in our Steamboat Springs community suggests we can provide opportunities for the best cycling experiences in the world.Steamboat Springs has a unique opportunity to: Enhance our community Improve safety Leverage the adjacent market to skiing Create a unique brand to capture the worlds attention Maximize existing assets Increase sales tax revenue Create new job opportunities Promote economic vitality

Partners

We believe that by working in partnership with all related stakeholders, the Initiative serves as a catalyst to shape an exciting future for cycling in Steamboat Springs.

City of Steamboat Springs Routt County government Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association U.S. Forest Service Colorado Division of Wildlife Bureau of Land Management Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation Routt County Riders Industry experts Steamboat Springs Economic Development Council Community members

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Promoting safety, community enhancement and economic benefits through cycling


Goals1) By 2011, a formal complete streets commitment will infuse all transportation planning and project implementation throughout the city of Steamboat Springs and Routt County.2) By 2011, a Community Cycling Plan will be developed with a complete trails approach and will be used to promote better connectivity, signage, maps, safety, and route/trail expansion for four key cycling segments: recreational/utility, mountain biking/cross country, downhill/free ride, and road/tour. 3) By 2011, a Bike Guide will be produced in print and online to inform residents and visitors about all local cycling-related events, programs, routes, resources and businesses.4) By 2011, a comprehensive Bike Summit will be developed (and offered annually in the future) to educate and engage residents and visitors in the full range of cycling opportunities in Routt County.5) By 2011, annual membership in Routt County Riders will increase to over 1000 members and organizational capacity will be enhanced by broadening the leadership base through committee development and the expansion of the membership benefits program.6) By 2011, a 3-year marketing and communications plan will be developed to promote cycling tourism and will include metrics to track economic development.7) By 2011, a program will be developed and implemented to engage and support older cyclists.8) By 2011, new opportunities for beginner mountain biking will be identified and developed.9) By 2011, new opportunities for expert mountain biking will be identified and developed.10) By 2011, comprehensive signage standards and priorities will be established and signs will be installed in high priority locations.11) By 2012, Steamboat Springs will have improved infrastructure for Safe Routes to School, a sustainable program to improve safety, and encourage more children to safely walk and bicycle to school. 12) By 2014, Steamboat Springs will be a Platinum-rated Bicycle Friendly Community.

Successes

Steamboat Springs will host two stages of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge. This level of international cycling competition will provide extraordinary visibility and support for our vision of a great cycling community.

Resources

Bicycle Coloradowww.bicyclecolo.orgThe mission of Bicycle Colorado is to encourage and promote bicycling, increase safety, improve conditions, and provide a voice for cyclists in Colorado.

Bikes Belongwww.bikesbelong.orgBikes Belongs mission is to put more people on bicycles more often. They focus on federal policy and funding, national leadership, community grants, and bicycling promotion.

Alliance for Biking and Walkingwww.peoplepoweredmovement.orgThe Alliance is the North American coalition of grassroots bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations.

International Mountain Bicycling Associationwww.imba.comIMBAs mission is to create, enhance, and preserve great trail experiences for mountain bikers worldwide.

Support the v is ion

For more information and to make a gift online, go to www.steamboatbiketown.com

All money raised will be used to fund the resources and staff needed to achieve these goals.

Funds raised will be leveraged with grants from various government, foundation and advocacy funding sources.


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MAY14 Routt County Riders Bike Swap & Festival 25 Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Road Race Training Series

JUNE Colorado Bike To Work Month

1 Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Road Race Training Series6 Team Flying Wheels and National Bicycle League BMX Race Series8 Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series 14-16 Ride the Rockies road bicycling tour 15 Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Road Race Training Series 22 Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series22 Routt County Riders Bike to Work Day21-22 Bicycle Tour of Colorado road bicycling tour 23 Team Flying Wheels and National Bicycle League BMX Race Series 25 Steamboat Optimist Club & City of Steamboat Springs Youth Bicycle Safety Rodeo

JULY6 Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series7 Team Flying Wheels and National Bicycle League BMX Race Series 16 Kent Eriksen Tour de Steamboat 25, 40 & 100 mile supported road rides, fundraiser for the Sunshine Kids Foundation 16 Strings Kitchen & Garden Tour: Bike the Tour 20 Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series21 Team Flying Wheels and National Bicycle League BMX Race Series 24 Steamboat Stinger - mountain bike race, Presented by Honey Stinger24 Steamboat Triathlon - sprint distance 20-22 Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports Behind the Boat Waterski and Cycling Camp 27 Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Road Race Training Series

AUGUST3 Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series4 Team Flying Wheels and National Bicycle League BMX Race Series 7 Ride 4 Yellow Continental Divide mountain bike challenge benefiting LIVESTRONG and Steamboat Springs in the fight against cancer

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Calendar 2011

10 Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Road Race Training Series17 Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series18 Team Flying Wheels and National Bicycle League BMX Race Series 24 Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Road Race Training Series26 Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports US Handcycling Challenge 26-27 USA Pro Cycling Challenge international stage race27 Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports Biking the Boat Charity Ride 27 SmartWool Bike-In Movie 28 Steamboat Triathlon - Olympic distance 31 Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series

SEPTEMBER2-5 Steamboat Stage Race, Presented by Moots9 Team Flying Wheels and National Bicycle League BMX Race Series16 Steamboat OktoberWest Pedaling Posse Parade22 Team Flying Wheels and National Bicycle League BMX Race Series29- 10/1 Steamboat Springs Bike Summit

OCTOBER6 Team Flying Wheels and National Bicycle League BMX Race Series 8 5th Annual Steamboat Springs Mustache Ride cruiser bike rally and fundraiser for Routt County Humane Society20 Team Flying Wheels and National Bicycle League BMX Race Series

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SSWSC Cycling, a program of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, is dedicated to providing positive cycling experiences for all participants. With a focus primarily on youth competition, SSWSC Cycling offers numerous programs aimed at providing athletes of various ages and interests the opportunity to develop their cycling skills to enjoy this amazing life sport. From the adrenaline junkie gravity rider looking to rip downhills, to the elite high school-aged athlete looking to take competitive cycling to the next level; from the active elementary schooler looking for noncompetitive trail riding fun with friends, to the adult roadie seeking an opportunity to practice road racing tactics: SSWSC Cycling has something for everyone. For more information, check out: www.steamboatcycling.com, or www.sswsc.org, or friend Steamboat Cycling on Facebook. photo by Ben Clark


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Steamboat Springs Safe Routes to School is a community effort aimed at making our town easy and safe for kids to commute by bike or by foot. Even though we live in a small town, and despite the known mental stimulation and physical health benefits of exercising outdoors, we often give into relying on our automobiles to get the kids to school and activities. Our mission is to inspire kids who usually ride in a car or on the school bus to try walking or riding their bikes instead. We kick off our effort every spring and fall with Hike and Bike to School Days, where kids who self-propel themselves to school receive a small reward such as a coupon for a fun activity in our community. Invariably well get a few snow days, but we still have kids showing up on bikes, on unicycles, and even on skis! The fun is contagious and by the end of the season, more kids are hiking or biking than driving. And parents, who join their kids, realize that biking or walking with their kids can be far more fulfilling than driving to school. Safe Routes to School also organizes safety and skills rallies to teach and review the rules of the road and the skills necessary to make riding and walking fun and safe. We received a grant from The Colorado Department of Transportation to help fund these rallies and create a Safe Routes to School map. The easy-to-read map highlights the safest routes from all the neighborhoods around town to our schools and includes several commonly used trails that connect those routes. Go to www.SafeRoutesSteamboat.com for more information. This site will be up and running June 2011

The bottom line is if we teach kids to enjoy and respect the outdoors, they are likely to grow up to take care of the outdoors. Encouraging kids and families to walk or bike to school instead of driving can sow this seed of change, promote health and readiness for learning, and keep unnecessary automobiles off the roads.

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Family friendly & cruising

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Cruiser RideYampa River Core TrailYampa River Core Trail is the best ride for cruiser bikes! Follow the Yampa River from Walton Creek Road and Highway 40 to the James Brown Bridge on Shield Drive along a wide paved trail. Parking is available at various access points along the trail, including Walton Creek Road, Rotary Park, Fetcher Pond, Howelsen Hill and the Stockbridge Center. This is a well used trail by pedestrians, so remember to ring your bell or shout out on your left while passing pedestrians. Kiosks along the way show mileage and other helpful and fun information.


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Family friendly & cruising Stagecoach State ParkLocated 16 miles from Steamboat Springs. Approximately 8 miles of trails and adventures await at Stagecoach State Park. Two trails skirt the lake in a scenic, well

maintained, easy-to-ride, dirt track. On the north side is the two mile Lakeside Trail and on the south shore is the 6 mile Elk Run Trail, which runs from the inlet to the dam. Join the two trails together for an 8 mile ride, or complete a loop by riding on County Road 18. Stagecoach Lake offers camping, showers, and bathroom facilities. From Steamboat Springs travel 4 miles south on US40, then 5 miles south on CO131 to County Road 14. Drive 7 miles south on 14 to the park entrance.

Steamboat Lake State ParkLocated 25 miles from Steamboat Springs. Steamboat Lake State Park offers easy scenic biking for the family. Ride the Willow Creek Trail from the Dutch Hill Marina for 3.8 miles to the Sage Flats Day Use area. Try the Poverty Bar Trail, which highlights the rich gold mining history of the area while connecting to the Routt National Forest. Access this 1.1 mile trail from the visitors center.

Pearl Lake State ParkLocated 25 miles from Steamboat

Springs. Pearl Lake offers beautifully shaded trails and a great access point to US Forest Service Coulton Creek Trail. This easy ride is less than a mile towards the dam. Continue on for a more difficult route through the Routt County National Forest. To reach Pearl Lake and Steamboat Lake, drive west on US40 2 miles to County Rd 129. Drive north and look for the park entrance signs.

Colorado State ParksStagecoach, Steamboat Lake, and Pearl Lake require a day use park pass for $7/day or a valid CO State Park season pass. Convenient parking, picnic areas, and restrooms are available at all three parks. www.parks.state.co.us

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Theres no better way to learn more about Steamboat Springs rich past than by spending a nice day outdoors on your bike. This historic bike tour includes eighteen properties that represent a broad spectrum of Steamboat Springs fascinating past, many of which are listed on the Routt County Register of Historic Places.

Bike tour destinations:1. Initiated in 1914, Howelsen Hill is the oldest ski area in continuing use west of the Mississippi. The Hill is home to the Winter Carnival and has been the site for numerous national and world record-breaking ski jumps. (285 Howelsen Parkway)

2. The Yampa Valley Electric Association was formed in 1940 as part of FDRs nationwide program of rural electrification. The 1956 YVEA Building was designed by famed architect Eugene Sternberg as the headquarters for its growing customers. The building boasts the prairie-style roof and distinctive stone faade. (32 10th Street)

3. Designated on the Local Register, Lithia Springs milky waters contain a high content of lithium, a mineral used to treat the mood swings of manic depression. The springs stone entrance columns were built by H.W. Gossard, who planned to bottle and sell the waters as Miraquelle in the 1930s. (700 Lithia Spring Road)

4. The Italianate Steamboat Springs Depot (pictured here) was a necessity for the coming of the railroad and the new passenger service. Built in 1909 by famed architect Frank Edbrooke, the Depot

Steamboat Springs Depot. Photo courtesy of the Denver Public Library

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was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Across the street lies the Steamboat Spring. Once a bubbling geyser-like spring, it was quieted forever by the construction of the railroad. Folklore has it that a couple of fur trappers heard what they thought was a Steamboat on the river, only to find the geyser of a spring. (1000 13th Street)

5. Steamboat Springs founder, James Crawford, frequented the locally designated Iron Spring for its mineral waters and built his cabin close to the spring. His granddaughter, Lulita Crawford Pritchett, described growing up on Iron Spring lemonade which the family made by mixing half a lemon with a tablespoon of sugar and then adding in Iron Spring water to create a

carbonated fizz. (1300 Lincoln Avenue)

6. The Steamboat Laundry Building constructed in 1910 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. The building needed two additions for the growth of the washing service that served northwestern Colorado until the 1960s. The original sign stands as a reminder of its proud history. (127 11th Street)

7. Designed by notable Colorado architect Eugene Sternberg, the Hillcrest Apartments were constructed in 1958. They embrace several elements of the Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Usonian style of architecture as evidenced by the buildings integration with the surrounding landscape. The distinctive


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roof lines also are seen in the YVEA Building, the Butterfly Building in Little Toots Park, and other residences designed by Sternberg. (302 11th Street)

8. In 1900, the Carver family built the Carver Power Plant next door to their house to provide electricity to the local population. The steam, a by-product of the system, was used to heat nearby schools and residences. (124 10th Street)

9. Bishop Spalding started St. Pauls Episcopal Church prior to the turn of the century. The church building was constructed and consecrated in 1913. The native sandstone used in the construction came from the Steamboat Town and Quarry Company on Emerald Mountain. (846 Oak Street)

10. The Queen Anne style building that houses the Tread of Pioneers Museum was built in 1908 by Ernest Campbell. The Museum features a ski gallery, an Ute Indian exhibit, and one of the original stagecoaches which brought passengers to Steamboat Springs in the late 1800s. (800 Oak Street)

11. The Routt County National Bank building was erected in 1919 and although the

architect is unknown, the builder was Carl Howelsen, a Norwegian immigrant renowned for his influence with skiing as well as for his craftsmanship with stone. The upper floor was designed to be a meeting place for the Masonic Lodge. (802 Lincoln Avenue)

12. The Christian Science Church was built in 1934, after the Christian Science Society had been meeting in Steamboat Springs for nearly three decades. Mrs. James Crawford, pioneer mother of the community, was one of the charter members of the church which was organized locally in 1908. (639 Oak Street)

13. A striking visual element in residential Steamboat Springs, the Seventh Street District, from Pine Street to Laurel Street, is eligible for designation. Characterized by Craftsman and Bungalow type houses, the area displays cohesiveness in setting and materials.

14. Constructed in 1910, the Craig House exemplifies the heritage and development of Routt County and is associated with James Lafayette Norvell, considered the countys first entrepreneur as a developer and cattle buyer. Norvells name frequently appears in the developments in all parts of the county. There are Norvell Additions to the towns of Steamboat Springs and Yampa, and he is credited with developing parts of Hayden and Craig. The house is an excellent local example of the Bungalow style of architecture. (204 Hill Street)

15. The Routt County Courthouse represents the development of Routt County, its government, and the establishment of Steamboat Springs as the permanent county seat. A simplified Classical Revival building with Beaux Arts influences constructed in 1922-1923, the Courthouse was designed by master architect Robert Kenneth Fuller. (522 Lincoln Avenue)

16. The Rabbit Ears Motel Sign has been greeting visitors along Highway 40 since 1953. Nominated and listed on the State Register of Historic Properties and the Local Register, it remains an enduring and established visual feature of the community. It is a representative example of the roadside architecture of its time. (201 Lincoln Avenue)

17. The 130-acre Legacy Ranch District serves as a gateway to the city and reminds citizens and visitors of the significant role that high country farming and ranching played in the development of Colorado. The Legacy Ranch, also referred to as the Hay Meadow, signifies a complete intact, operable ranch and continues to serve in this capacity. (35435 Hwy 40)

18. The Mesa School was built in 1916 by Art Gumprecht. The school served grades one through eight until rural school district consolidation was completed in 1959. The schoolhouse was restored by Historic Routt County in 2000 and gifted to the City of Steamboat Springs for use as a community meeting center. (33985 Hwy 40)

Many thanks to the City of Steamboat Springs Planning Department and the Steamboat Springs Historic Preservation Commission for providing the information for this section. For more information about the areas history, please contact the City of Steamboat Springs Planning Department, Routt County Planning Department, Historic Routt County, and the Tread of Pioneers Museum.


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Steamboats Over the Hill Gang (OTHG) is a group of enthusiastic, fun-loving people who enjoy socializing and sharing outdoor activities with other physically active seniors. Membership is open to anyone who is at least 50 years old. You do NOT need to reside in Steamboat Springs, or even in Colorado.

There will be five OTHG biking groups going out each week this summer (2011). Whatever kind of pedal powered biking you like to do, OTHG has a group that will probably suit your style. We will have the following types of group rides:Road Biking skinny tires on paved roads Mountain Biking (The Dirt Bags) hard core mountain biking on challenging terrain ride with them if you can!

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If you mourn the day that you hang your bike up for winter, dont. When the snow flies, the tough get going. Take Mark Satkiewicz, SmartWools president. "I like commuting by bicycle, especially on the way home.It makes me a better parent" says the leader of the global sock and apparel giant, who is also a husband and father of two small children. "My job is pretty stressful, and I'm on the phone a lot, so when I'm cycling home, I get to turn all that work stuff off before I see my family."But even in the winter? "Like most people here, I love the winter in Steamboat, especially the mountain, but road biking is my favorite, so I'm not going to stop unless it's below zero" Mark adds.When he's not on the road traveling for work, he's blasting down Fish Creek Falls Road on his cross bike mounted with studded tires, fenders, and lights, wearing a snowboarding helmet and goggles. "That stretch from Steamboat Boulevard down can be treacherous getting to the bottom, so that's when I start breathing again." He's fallen more than a few times, but has never been badly hurt. Maybe that's because he's covered head-to-toe in warm protective gear. Yes, mostly by SmartWool. His must haves? The company's balaclava and "ridiculously warm gloves. This Ironman-ready athlete (he keeps his condition up all winter with swimming and riding inside on a trainer) did have the common sense not to ride when local temperatures dipped to -40 last

Winter cyclingNovember but he didn't couch surf either. Instead, not realizing it was actually that cold, he ran outside for 40 minutes. "All of a sudden I couldn't feel my face, or anything else."From March through the heavenly seasons and on into December, you'll find Mark logging some 250 miles a week (in the winter that drops to just the 10-mile round trip work commute...the slacker!) often on his favorite road ride, the 55-mile loop on 20-mile road from Steamboat to Oak Creek and back. "January and February are the only months I don't do that ride because the temperatures are just too low for a long ride, but the roads are actually not that snowy or icy." Great gear and nerves of steel make winter cycling fun and safe for locals and visitors alike.

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It is the mission of STARS (Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports) to provide recreational opportunities for people with disabilities, resulting in empowering and enriching the quality of life for its participants. In addition to snow sports, STARS offers summer programming including hand cycling, mountain biking, fly fishing, waterskiing, and wakeboarding, with more sports added every summer. For biking enthusiasts with disabilities, STARS is offering a new summer cycling program as well as a mountain biking camp this summer. STARS also has 4-wheel adaptive mountain bikes that can be rented to use on the mountain. Join STARS August 26th when we host 45 of the top US hand cyclists for a race just prior to the USA Pro Cycling Challenge riders arrival. Then on August 27th, join us for the STARS Bikin the Boat Charity Ride which will start just after the USA Pro Cycling Challenge riders leave town. There will be a long course for riders looking for more of a challenge and a short course for families. This ride is open and designed for people with and without disabilities. For more information about STARS and our summer programming, go to www.steamboatstars.com

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Trucks have limited visibility and cant stop quickly Bicyclists cant always ride on the edge of the road because its too rough Vehicles cant pass cyclists riding two abreast safely, especially around curves Tractor operators feel unsafe with tailgating and speeding when being passed Pedestrians/runners are concerned with speeding and inattentive drivers When stopping along the roadway: Obeyallparkingcontrolsignsoncountyroadways. Alwaysbesuretobevisibleinbothdirectionstootherusers,particularlyoncurvesandhills.Donotstopinablindspot. Pedestrians,bicyclists,motorcyclists,equestriansandparkedvehiclesshouldbepositionedcompletelyoffanypavedsurfaceoftheroadway andasfarofftheroadway/shoulderaspossible.

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The Yampa Valley embraces an environment, economy and culture that are unique. As you spend time in the valley you will encounter all the normal road users but may have the opportunity to experience our cattle drives and haying operations or large haul trucks moving coal from the one of the largest underground mines in the country. Wildlife is abundant and often seen along the roads and trails. Dirt and paved roads throughout Routt County are shared by a wide variety of users, including cars, trucks, pedestrians, bicyclists, equestrians, cattle, sheep, tractors and other heavy equipment used in agriculture and

construction. Share the Road is all about safety, awareness and respect. In order to travel safely, we all need to be aware of the others perspectives, With all our regular and unique road users, the Routt County Commissioners created a countywide Multi Modal Road Users Advisory Board in the fall of 2009. The board includes ongoing stakeholder representation from Steamboat Springs, South Routt County, North Routt, West Routt, trucking industry, construction, bicycling, pedestrian, agriculture, and law enforcement. The Board meets the second Monday of each month. Meetings are open to the public.

This board was formed to research issues and provide recommendations and potential direction to the Routt Count Board of County Commissioners (BCC) related to public education and multi-modal issues,

including signage policy, parking policy, road striping policy, road maintenance/brooming policy, and road standards. Early efforts were directed at education and our Share the Road campaign. With limited resources to reconstruct main roads in the county we need cooperation among all users to keep existing roadways as safe as possible and friendly to all users. With this in mind the Advisory Board will be making a number of recommendations for our Commissioners to consider.

On any given road on any given day there can be little distinction between those travelling for work and livelihood versus those sightseeing and recreating. All have a lawful right to use the public road, which is primarily paid for by general tax revenues. However, all users must be considerate of each other and make every effort to minimize the impact on other users by their activity and keep everyones safety in mind. As you enjoy cycling in our great area, please observe the rules of the road, and be visible and safe.

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Protect your head and always wear a helmet.

No use of headphones or cell phones while biking. Why reduce your ability to hear and be aware of your surroundings?

Show respect for everything on the road; drivers, other bikers, pedestrians, animals, and parked cars.

Do not stop in the travel lane. Only stop on shoulders or off the road. Riding at night without a headlight is illegal. Wear bright or reflective clothing.

Use correct hand signals to show your movements.

Ride no more than two abreast, returning to single-file if riding two abreast would impede the flow of traffic.

On curving canyon roads without bike lanes or shoulders, play it safe and ride single-file. Never assume motorists see you or that you have the right-of-way. Expect the unexpected; your first responsibility is to be safe.

Road safety


Bicyclists have all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle and can be penalized for violating traffic laws. Obey all traffic laws, signs, and signals. Never ride against traffic. Ride in the right lane, except when passing another vehicle, preparing for a left turn, or avoiding hazards. Ride on paved shoulders and bike lanes when present andfree of hazards.

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There are two situations where a biker is likely to meet with cattle: as a herd moving down a road and as a single, or a few, cows along a trail. Each situation should be handled differently. However, there are some rules which apply to handling cattle regardless of the situation. Cattle should be approached slowly and quietly. Given the opportunity to move away from you, cattle will do it; however, when stressed by noises and fast movement, the cattle become unpredictable. Do not get between an individual cow or calf and the herd. Stop and stay still and the animal will go around you to get back to the herd. If you try to get around it to chase it back to the herd, the faster you go, the faster it will go. After it has been chased so far, it will return

Cattle to where it originally started with the herd; tearing down fences, gates, whatever it takes.

When meeting a herd of cattle coming down the road, stop, step to one side, and stand still and quiet until the herd passes. The herd may be walking or going at an easy trot which means that they are under control and will give you a wide berth as they pass. Trying to hurry the herds passing with noises and/or arm movements only causes the animals to stop or split and then time is spent getting the herd


back together. If you come up behind a herd, take the cues from the horseback riders at the back of the herd. If they are taking the herd a long way, they will lead a group through the herd. If they are going to be turning into a field in a short distance, they may ask you to wait.

If you are on a trail, chances of meeting an entire herd is slight, but you might come upon one or two cows moving along that trail. If you encounter them, they will step off the trail and you can continue along your way. Sometimes you come up behind an animal and they will stay on the trail ahead of you, because traveling along the trail affords them the ability to travel without branches or rocky ground inhibiting them. Cattle have a flight zone, the distance where an animal will move away from potential danger. Their flight zone increases with the degree

of stress they feel. They will feel stress from a biker coming out of nowhere. First, ease off in speed. If they get far enough in front of you, this takes you out of their flight zone, and it gives them the opportunity to look for an escape route other than the easily traveled trail. Secondly, make certain you are not directly behind the cow but off to one side or the other. Cattle have wide views which means they can almost see behind them. Being directly behind them is a predatory move which causes them to travel faster. But being to one side will cause them to move away from you off the trail.

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Routt County and the City of Steamboat Springs take no responsibility for users safety and in no way warrant the safety of the roadways. The inclusion of specific route descriptions in this guide does not signify a higher level of road or infrastructure maintenance and is not meant to recommend or condone a particular roadway for cycling. You are responsible for your own safety. All users should educate themselves on the rules of the road, and cycling safety, before using any of the routes shown. Your skill, fitness level, and comfort in diverse traffic situations, will determine the streets most suitable for your cycling needs. Be aware that automobile speeds and traffic volumes may vary depending upon the street and/or time of day.

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Twentymile Road: A locals favorite with rolling hills plus a few harder climbs, nice pavement and relatively low vehicle traffic, especially on weekends. From downtown Steamboat Springs, turn off of Lincoln Avenue at the library onto 13th Street, which becomes Routt County Road (RCR) 33 - a.k.a. Twentymile Road, and head out for a beautiful out-and-back. Its 40 miles round trip if you make it all the way to the coal mine at the junction of RCR 33 and RCR 27.

Emerald Loop: Routt County cobblestone classic. Head out of town on 13th St/RCR 33 (same as Twentymile Road) up and over the first major climb and take a left onto RCR 43, where the gravel begins. Continue around the back side of Emerald Mountain, bearing right onto RCR 41. After the steep descent down to the Hilton Gulch schoolhouse, take a left back onto the pavement and continue down, merging with RCR 35, then left on RCR 14 (River Rd) which will bring you back to town. Ride the loop in reverse for a challenging climb up Hilton Gulch. This is a 30 mile loop with about 6 miles of well maintained gravel roads.

Stagecoach/Oak Creek loop: From Steamboat Springs head south on RCR 14 (River Rd). At the junction of RCR 35, veer left across the railroad tracks onto RCR 14E and continue to the intersection with CO Hwy 131. Go right on 131 for a brief stretch, then turn left back onto RCR14 heading to Stagecoach. Ride over Yellow Jacket Pass (this stretch has narrow shoulders and some rough pavement), past Stagecoach Reservoir and intersect again with CO Hwy 131. Turn right on CO Hwy 131 and head

into Oak Creek. From Oak Creek, stay on CO 131, roll through the canyon and come back towards town, then turn left back onto RCR 14E to ride back in on River Rd. A 40 mile classic Steamboat loop.

Stagecoach/Oak Creek/Coal Mine/Twentymile Road Loop: A longer (50 mile), challenging variation of the previous route. After riding over Yellow Jacket Pass, past Stagecoach Reservoir and into Oak Creek, turn left onto RCR 27 just north of Oak Creek. Stay on RCR 27, and tackle several challenging climbs and descents until you reach the junction of RCR 33. Go right on RCR 33 and follow this road back to town (this is the return section of the Twentymile Road route).

Elk River Road/Seedhouse Road out and back:Head north from Steamboat Springs on RCR 129 for a scenic, rolling ride through the Elk River valley. Turn around at Clark for a 40 mile round trip. For a bit longer ride, turn right onto RCR 64 Seedhouse Road just past Clark and head out to the end of the pavement at the Hinman Park turnaround for a 50 mile round trip. The Seedhouse Road section has narrow shoulders and some rough pavement. For an even longer ride, from Clark continue on RCR 129 over Willow Creek Pass, past Hahns Peak Village and Steamboat Lake and climb up to Columbine where you can turn around (making it a 60 mile round trip from Steamboat Springs). Shoulder width varies significantly along the length of Elk River Road (RCR 129).

Gore Gruel: Steamboats signature 110 mile century

ride. Head south from town on US Hwy 40 climbing over Rabbit Ears Pass, followed by some fast descending and rollers to Wolford Mountain Reservoir just before Kremmling. Turn right onto CO Hwy 134 for a scenic ride over Gore Pass. Descending from Gore Pass, turn right at the intersection with CO Hwy 131 through Toponas and head north. Just past Phippsburg take the right onto RCR 14, pass by Stagecoach Reservoir and tackle the few final short climbs. Its best to start this ride early in the morning to avoid traffic on US 40 and to turn the corner at Toponas before the afternoon winds or storms pick up. Take an extra bottle too. Its about 70 miles before your first chance for a snack in Toponas.


STEAMBOAT SPRINGS BIKE GUIDE

This First Edition of the Guide offers just a few local favorites among the hundreds of miles of paved and gravel road riding routes throughout the wide open Yampa Valley.


Routt County Riders began in the early 1990s as a group of mountain bikers interested in building and maintaining trails in our area. In the early 2000s, local road cyclists started showing up to meetings and asking for representation to advocate for safer roads. Later we began to support programs and scholarships for youth cycling. Today we are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization supported by a board of directors with nine members, an Executive Director / Administrator, plus numerous committees that support the events and activities of RCR. We continue to grow to represent more variations of biking, including downhill/freeride and adaptive cycling. Routt County Riders is a volunteer-based, membership-driven organization. As a bicycle advocacy group, RCR also offers input to and through numerous governmental agencies in the effort to promote/advocate/enhance cycling and trails.

To learn more, become a member, and make a donation online: www.routtcountyriders.org

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The Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs is a proud partner in the construction of a 4.7 mile multi-purpose trail near Cow Creek. Rotary members, 90 professional men and women, joined Routt County Riders and dozens of community volunteers to design and build this marvelous new trail for mountain bikers and hikers. Over the years Rotary has taken on many community projects including: Yampa River Rotary Boardwalk and handicapped access playgrounds at Soda

Creek and Strawberry Park Elementary Schools.

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For information on the Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs check out the web site: www.steamboatrotary.com.

Routt County Riders represents the local cycling community. The club is actively involved in the following areas: Development and maintenance of sustainable

mountain bike trails

Grant writing for trail projects

Annual Steamboat Spring Bike Festival & Bike Swap

Bike To Work Week

Bicycle Friendly Community Initiative

USA Pro Cycling Challenge international stage race

Livestrong Ride 4 Yellow

Bike Town USA Initiative

Junior Cyclist Development

Cycling Advocacy

Safe Routes to School

Multi-Modal Advisory Group

Share the Road campaigns

Free Lights Campaign


Steamboat Springs has a newly redesigned BMX track that is free and bike-friendly for all ages and all types of riders. Located near the base of Howelsen Hill across the river from downtown Steamboat Springs, the 950-foot, professionally designed track was officially opened in fall 2010, providing a top-tier facility for the Rocky Mountain region.The course turns back on itself for four straight shots, each littered with carefully considered rollers, mounds and berms designed to challenge the expert and the inexperienced. From the small but sure-to-grow BMX crowd to the chomping-at-the-bit freeride mountain bikers, from toddlers on strider bikes to adventure-minded adults, the new track offers something for everyone. For more information, call Steamboats Team Flying Wheels at 970-871-9500. photo by Joel Reichenberger

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Locals and tourists, hard core freestyle cyclists and mountain biking rookies all enjoy the Pump Track, located in Ski Time Square, just north of the base of the Steamboat Ski Area. A pump track is designed to allow riders to cruise the entire course without pedaling, instead relying on pumping up and down the slopes, taking advantage of gravity and momentum. Designed and opened in July of 2010, the project is a partnership between the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Clubs Gravity Team, the City of Steamboat Springs, and the Atira Group, which allowed the track to be built on its property. The Pump Track is a great skill-building tool, open and free to riders of all ages and ability.For more information, contact the SSWSC Gravity Team: (970) 819-0843

Pump trackphoto by Matt Stensland

Photo by Matt Stensland


Riding right:

Orange Peel Bicycle ServiceEmerald Mountain: Climb up Emerald Mountain from town on Lupine. Then climb up Quarry Mountain, go along the Root Canal, and down The Ridge Trail. Climb up the Beall Trail and continue down Stairway to Heaven, MGM, Eye To Eye, and finally out through the Fairview neighborhood. We love riding the treasured trails of Emerald Mountain right from our doorstep!

Ski Haus SpringCreek/Mnt. View/Ski Area: Ride up Spring Creek Trail and then up Buffalo Pass Road to Summit Lake South. Traverse the Divide Trail to the Mountain View Trail to the top of the ski area. Ride down Petes Wicked Trail to Cathys Cutoff, which takes you to the Sunshine Trail. Ride to Elkhead, then to Huffmans, and finish on Valley View. Over 40 miles roundtrip and over 6000 ft of climbing.

Steamboat Ski and Bike Care Harrison Divide Trail on Rabbit Ears Pass: It is a drive to ride, but its very remote and beautiful and not known by many. Its a harder ride of about 3 hours and approximately a 25 mile loop. It can be ridden in either direction, with clockwise giving you a good warm up on US40 to the gravel road to single track to rough double track back to the car. Harrison Divide Trail is definitely for the more advanced and adventurous mountain biker.

Epic mountain bike ridesSuggested by a few of our local bike shops

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There are more than riding skills involved in a good mountain biking experience. Sure, knowing how to make a water crossing is important, or how to downshift before youre actually on a major incline, but failing at those things wont damage the trail youre riding on, nor, in most cases will it cause injury to another rider.The truth is, many miles of trails are being closed to mountain bikes, sometimes permanently, because of the irresponsible choices of just a few riders. Its mostly things like short-cutting switchbacks, taking an off-trail route around a tough water crossing or muddy area, or failing to yield the trail to another type of user like someone on foot or horseback. Fortunately, trails are also being reopened thanks to those who make it a point to ride right by following the International Mountain Bicycling Associations rules of the trail:

Ride only on open trails.

Do not use trails when wet.

Leave no trace. (Ride through small puddles. In extremely muddy areas, dismount and carry your bike through and not around it!)

Avoid locking your brakes and skidding down

the steeps.

Always control your bicycle.

Always yield the trail to uphill traffic.

Never scare animals (wild or domestic).

Always plan ahead.

Stay off closed trails! Countless volunteer hours

go into trail reclamation!

When passing through fence gates, leave the

gate as you found it. (Close it behind you if you had to open it to pass through)

Riding right:For good trails

and for riders good

Dont be this guy!


Rating:These ratings are based on the Trail Difficulty Rating System published by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). This system focuses on the technical challenge of trails, not the physical exertion required to enjoy them. Rating a mountain bike trail in the mountains is challenging, so these ratings provide a general idea of the difficulty of each region. Our trails are rated relative to each other and not necessarily relative to trails in other towns. All backcountry trails may have natural and manmade obstacles such as rocks, logs, stream crossings, ledges, and bridges. Easy trails have a firm and stable surface. More difficult trails have some variability in the riding surface and usually include steep terrain changes. Very difficult trails have a widely variable surface with significant rough terrain and many obstacles and include long, steep climbs. Please consult local bike shops if you are unsure of your riding abilities.

Season:The suggested time of year gives a general idea of when the ride is free of snow and dry enough to ride without harming trails.

Mountain Biking Guide

Using this

Distance:The distance on the chart is for the highlighted trail.

Elevation:The chart shows the lowest and highest points of the highlighted ride.

Mountain Park

These are multiple use trails

photo by Joel Reichenberger

This First Edition of the Guide includes just a taste of over 75 routes and 500+ miles of single track riding currently available in and around

Steamboat Springs, and its just a preview of things to come.


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Mountain ParkSeason: Late May through October

Trail Rating: More difficult

Total Mileage: 9.8 miles

Know before you go: These trails, primarily on clay-based soil, take some time in the spring to dry out properly. Barring any early season abuse by trail users, they offer consistently the tackiest, tightest, most twisty and buttery smoothest singletrack in Colorado. The trails get crowded in the summer, especially around lunchtime and after work, so ride with respect for other users. A bell will help you to signal other riders that youre nearby.

Parking: The Emerald Mountain trail system has ample parking at the stables, at Howelsen Lodge, and at Blackmer Drive. Parking gets tight during Triple Crown baseball and softball events, which occur throughout the summer, so just ride from your place as a nice warm up.

Highlighted trail: Bluffs Loop/Bluffs Connector/Lupine/Blair Witch/Quarry Mountain/Root Canal/Stairway to Heaven and then the road to MGM. This loop, which connects a collection of smaller trails, climbs to the top of Emerald

Mountain and descends buttery smooth, tight, twisty singletrack. Youll find Nirvana.

Other trail options:For details see Trails illustrated map#118 Steamboat Springs Rabbit ears. 38 total miles on Howelsen / Emerald. The trail system has numerous access points, all of which require a bit of climbing, but all are rideable by the novice rider while still providing lots of fun for the expert rider. As for distance, a rider can ride as short as 1 mile (or less), or link together a collection of loops and ride for hours through scrub oak, aspen, lodgepole pine and wildflowers galore. For the beginner, ride the Bluffs loop up to the top

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of Howelsen Hill and look at the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club training facility, all of town, and Mt. Werner. For the hardcore, ride the front, then link it up to the backside of Emerald for over 30 miles of primo singletrack! Dont forget to check out the City Skills Park, which is built and maintained by the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club.

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Trail rating: More Difficult (Ridge)/ Easy (Rotary)

Total mileage: 3.8 miles

Rotary Trail

Backside of Emerald Mountain

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Know before you go: This loop includes wide and smooth trails that wind through trees and down ridge lines with large berms and dirt rollers that can be pumped or doubled. This loop is designed to be exciting for the expert rider when ridden fast.

Parking:From the library, go west on 13th Street, for approximately 7 miles (this road turns into 20 Mile Road and is also known as Routt County Road 33). Turn left on Cow Creek Road (Routt County Road 45) and go one mile. Two parking


areas are available on the left. It is only an 8 mile bike ride from the Library.

Description:The Rotary Trail is accessed by riding up .65 mile and 125 vertical feet of the Ridge Trail. The Rotary Trail turns left off of the Ridge Trail and continues to climb 1.5 miles and 210 vertical feet to the summit. With 400 vertical feet of drop, the next 1.5 miles are the roller coaster. From there, it is a mile back to the trail head on gradual up and down smooth trail that gains 65 vertical feet back to the trailhead.


Season: Mid May Mid October Trail rating: More Difficult Total mileage: 2.4 miles Know before you go:This is a short loop, which dries out quickly in the spring. This area is populated by moose. Please pay attention to posted signs.

Parking: This trail starts at the water treatment plant. Take the Mt. Werner exit from Highway 40 just south of downtown Steamboat, heading east toward the ski area. Turn left at Steamboat Boulevard and follow it past the golf course into the Sanctuary neighborhood. The water treatment plant will be on your right. There is a good parking lot with a map of the trail posted there.

Description:The trail goes along the new fence line behind the parking

Skylinelot and joins up to the singletrack on the left, and then it switch backs for a bit until you meet the aspen trees. You do a small circular trail through the aspens, then on to the ridgeline heading back towards Steamboat Blvd. Continue to a couple more switch backs down the hill and onto Steamboat Boulevard. Ride the road a couple minutes and youre back at the water treatment plant.

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Season: Mid May Mid October

Trail rating: More Difficult

Total distance: 5.3 miles

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back, or a loop if Buffalo Pass Road (Routt County Road 38) is ridden. For 2011, there will be a lot of truck traffic on Buffalo Pass Road above Dry Lake, due to hazard tree removal. Be careful, this trail is one of the most popular in Steamboat, so encounters with other riders, hikers, dog walkers and equestrians are inevitable.

Parking:From downtown Steamboat Springs travel north on 3rd Street and turn right onto Pine Street which will turn into East Maple Street. Pass the Steamboat Springs High School on the right and follow road to the end where it intersects with Amethyst Drive. At this stop sign, the parking lot for the trail is directly across the street. This is RCR 34. If driving, park car here.

Description:Begin pedaling up the dirt road. Keep in mind that this is a road that cars do travel. Stay over to the right. The road will turn to a double track in about .5 miles. Follow this double track up above Spring Creek Park (featuring two reservoir ponds and gazebo.) The first bridge crossing will be in about mile. Stay on this double track for another mile until the trailhead sign is reached. At the sign, climb up a short steep hill to the left and take the immediate right. This is the beginning of the singletrack and the official beginning of the Spring Creek Trail. There is a gate that closes the trail from November 15th until April 15th for elk habitat preservation.From here on, there are no other trails off the wide singletrack. The trail will cross back and forth over the creek until reaching the summit at Dry Lake, approximately 5 miles later. The terrain is mostly hard packed dirt but does have sections of rocks, roots, and ruts. It is a continuous climb with many short steep pitches. The trail is not very technical in nature, but the climbs require physical fitness. There is a tota

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