Epic 3 Trail Work and Ride Celebration Maps

Buffalo Creek Map

Ride time: There will be a two hour ride Saturday afternoon (3-5pm) after trail work and before dinner.  There will be three rides scheduled for Sunday of varying lengths and difficulties known as the Green, Blue, and Red rides.

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Green ride (Intermediate): Moderate paced riding on singletrack and dirt roads with rolling hills, about 15 miles with 1,500 feet of elevation change.

Blue ride (Hard-but not core): Big climbs with serious elevation gain up to the beautiful ridges above the valley. Pace will be fairly fast, but with plenty of chances to stop and enjoy the scenery.  Almost 28 miles and 3,000 feet of climbing.

Red ride (Hardcore!): Big singletrack climbs, fast pace, and not much stopping. This will be truly epic for those who love a challenge.  Almost 50 miles with 5,000 feet of climbing.

Buffalo Creek weather forecast

South entrance to the Meadows Campground 2 from Green Mtn trailhead

Directions to trailhead: From Denver take Hwy-285 to Pine Junction, go south on Hwy 126 for 14 miles, take a right into Buffalo Creek on Hwy 550 and go 5 miles, take left into the Meadows Group campground area.  Look for "IMBA Epic" sign at Hwy 126 & Hwy 550, and another sign as you approach the campground.


Driving map from Denver area to Buffalo Creek

Driving map going south on Hwy 126 to CR 550 into Meadows campground

Meadows Group Campground One, Saturday feast will be held here

Ride Descriptions:

Saturday (Blue):  Ride map 200K    Be ready to ride after trail work ~ 3:00pm

Technical Rating: Blue  Fitness Rating: Standard      

This will be a good ride to stretch your legs after the trailwork on Saturday morning.  We will ride mostly singletrack in and around the Green Mountain Loop system to include some riding on the Colorado Trail.  There is an out and back option to extend this ride by riding east on the Colorado Trail. (option in yellow on the large map)

Sunday (Green):  Schematic  Topo 90K  Topo 1.2MB 
Be ready to ride at 9:30am

Technical Rating: Green  Fitness Rating: Standard       

This ride has it all; wide cinder pathways, double track, singletrack, obstacles, moderate climbs and great views.  The ride begins at the Meadows Campground and covers Green Mountain Loop and a great stretch of the Colorado Trail.  There is an out and back option to extend this ride by riding east on the Colorado Trail.

On the Bike: (distance estimate in miles)

Sunday (Blue):  Ride maps   Schematic  Topo 100K  Topo 1.3MB 
Be ready to ride at 9:00am

Technical Rating: Blue  Fitness Rating: Capable         

This ride has it all; wide cinder pathways, double track, singletrack, obstacles, several good climbs and great views.  The ride begins at the Meadows Campground and covers most of the trails in Buffalo Creek!

On the Bike: (distance estimate in miles)

Sunday (Red):  Ride maps   Schematic  Topo 120K  Topo 1.7MB 
Be ready to ride at 8:30am

Technical Rating: Blue  Fitness Rating: Strong    

This ride has it all; wide cinder pathways, double track, singletrack, obstacles, several good climbs and great views.  The ride begins at the Meadows Campground and covers most of the trails in Buffalo Creek and a classic stretch of the Colorado Trail!

On the Bike: (distance estimate in miles)

Fire ring at Group Camp Two

Special Notes: Lat 39 N    Lon 105 W      2004 Event Pictures here