Betasso Preserve Trailhead

A neighborhood mecca for mountain bikers, these 7.1 mile circle trails are likewise an unquestionable requirement for any trail sprinter searching for enormous mountain perspectives and very much prepared single track trail that is still near town. From the far reaching front range perspectives to the tenderly reviewed way that makes uphills a breeze, Betasso Preserve has everything trail sprinter's fantasy about. Fun, quick, and not very specialized, this smooth trail is an extraordinary place to truly turn up the speed and fly through the mountains.

Checking in at a little more than 7 miles, Betasso Preserve is a mix of two circles, the Canyon Loop and the Benjamin Loop. The first Canyon Loop is generally speedy (3.2 miles) and brags a great deal of quick downhill areas with some stunning perspectives. Moving through mountain glades and meager pine timberlands, the Canyon Loop feels like it's miles from human advancement. The short looks of downtown Boulder through the valley are the main sign you're just a couple of miles outside of town.

The Benjamin Loop begins with a steady consent that finish out with an enormous 360-degree perspective of the Front Range, before diving into rich pine woodlands that are home to meandering crowds of deer and the infrequent bear. This new area of trail shows exactly how far trail building innovation has progressed. The moving downhill areas are velvety and in a few focuses are cut specifically into the stone face.