Boulder, CO: White Rocks Trail | Mountain Biking in Colorado

Boulder, CO: White Rocks Trail

This easy trail passes through rolling grasslands and wetlands to a scenic highpoint overlooking the Front Range. Good for winter rides and cycle-cross training.

Author:	mapeditor
Date:	29 Jan 2010 8:52:03 AM
Activity:	Mountain Biking ActivitySearchMountainBiking
State:	Colorado (CO)
Distance:	6.45 mi (Change units)
Calories:	390
Average Speed:	8.2 mph 0:07:19/mi
Duration:	Total: 0:59:51 Active: 0:47:17 Resting: 0:12:34
Elevation:	Total Gain: 412 ft Total Loss: 415 ft Net Change: -3 ft
Difficulty:	4 / 10
Tags:	Colorado, Boulder
Rating:	Unrated Rate it

This trail is often overlooked by local mountain bikers in exchange for trails closer to Boulder or Lyons. But if you're looking for a quick spin on rolling terrian check out the White Rocks Trail. This is also a good ride when other trails are closed due to deep snow.

Start at Teller Farm, just west of the Valmont and 95th Street, and take the trail that heads west along Valmont. Cross road. From here it's a gradual 400-foot climb over 3 miles to a highpoint. The trail passes through wetlands (you'll likely see ducks in Boulder Creek) and grasslands (look for coyotes). You'll share the trail with hikers and horseback riders. -Kris Wagner

TO TRAILHEAD: Teller Farm trailhead is located a half-mile west of the corner of Valmont Road and 95th Street in Boulder, CO.

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White Rocks Trail

Dist: 6.45 mi	Points: 1761	Calories: 390
Time: 0:59:51	Speed: 8.1 mph	Pace: 7:21 / mi

Points of Interest

Start

Location: 40.039909°, -105.142733°
Start of Mountain Biking @ Teller Farm parking lot. The trail parallels the south side of Valmont Road for a short distance, then crosses the road.

Boulder Creek

Location: 40.050548°, -105.144396°
Look northwest at the white cliffs. During the western migration, white settlers found piles of buffalo bones below these cliffs.

West Phillips Road

Location: 40.061716°, -105.140705°

Highpoint

Location: 40.065395°, -105.155897°
Turn around at the water tower and backtrack to Teller Farm. On a bluebird days, you have a fabulous views of the Indian Peaks and Longs Peak, the highest peak in Rocky Mountain National Park

Frosty Morning

Location: 40.062165°, -105.147727°
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Fog Video

Snowy Trail

My Ride Pimped for Winter

Location: 40.065293°, -105.152201°
A stripped down 1997 GT Avalanche LE. Drivetrain is a singlespeed with a gear ratio of 34 front x 18 back. Studded tires for some extra grip on the snow and ice. © mapeditor