CURRENT TRAIL INFORMATION
FOR WINTER PARK RESORT TRAILS - UPDATED FOR MID-JUNE, 1998
The Zephyr Express Chairlift and The Lodge at
Sunspot will be open daily, beginning Saturday, June 20. For up-to-the-minute trail
information, call the Winter Park Resort Information Center at 726-1564.
TRAIL |
DESCRIPTION |
Cheyenne Trail
 |
An easier, winding descent across the upper WP slopes. This wider single-track is a good warm-up for newer
Mountain riders. There's some great little speed sections, and lots of rocks. Only
around three miles, but lots of dive-offs for detouring onto... |
Long Trail
(1/2) |
Long Trail is open from Zephyr Express to the Base Area. We loved
this trail... it just plain kicks ass! Requires solid technical skills: and if you have
them, this run is built for speed! Watch out for slower riders in your path. Twisty fast turns and continuous singletrack get you back down to the
base area in 6.7 miles. Lots of chances to extend the adventure along the way. |
Upper Arapahoe
(biking only)
|
A steeper descent with quick, dry surfaces for serious riders and
racers-in-training. Fast, with some tight singletrack. Some nice Aspen stands along
the way. This trail is closed to hikers. |
Upper Roof of the Rockies
|
A healthy climb crossing upper sections of the Mary Jane ski trail, then on to a
beautifully wooded, winding trail. This trail will then intersect with the Lower Roof
trail. Physically demanding. |
Lower Roof of the Rockies
|
A moderately ascending single-track trail that makes for an energizing climb up
to Fantasy Meadow, and on to Mountain Goat.. |
Gunbarrel
|
A short access road connecting Lower Roof of the Rockies and the Long Trail. Take
time to enjoy the view from the top of Pioneer Express lift. Reasonably easy
physically & technically. |
|
Fantasy Meadow |
A beautiful loop with views of Vasquez cirque and colorful wildflowers. A nice detour from Lower
Roof. |
Mountain Goat
|
Most technical, challenging trail --
experts only! Killer singletrack with speed. Serious rock and boulder maneuvers. This one is usually
open later in the season. Less experienced riders will only be frustrated on this
romp. We kind of enjoyed the obstacles ...and mortal danger. Check speed, extremely
dangerous sections |
Lonesome Whistle
|
Old jeep road with large water bars and steep
descents. Fast and fun- stay in control. You can really fly on this one!
This trail is quite short (<3miles), but offers an intermediate technical run-at speed.
Minor physical challenge; steady climbing
back up Little Vasquez to Lower Arapahoe, or on to Long Trail. Yeehaa! |
Arapahoe
|
Winding through the trees
is a great way to add an extra
"loop" to your Long Trail experience. Look for this trailhead just north of the
five-points intersection. |
Lower Arapahoe
(1/2) |
... FULL LENGTH from LITTLE VASQUEZ ROAD to UPPER CHEROKEE INTERSECTION
This trail is an excellent advanced technical & physical jump-off. Steep switchbacks with cool view.
Nice little forest section too. Speedy one, check your brakes! |
Upper Cherokee
|
... FULL LENGTH to TUNNEL HILL. Lower Cherokee is also open below T. HILL |
|
Sorenson Park Loop |
1/4-mile practice loop for beginners and students in mountain bike clinics. A
great place to get started. |
|
Ute Hiking Trail |
Projected opening in July ‘98 |
|
Nystrom Hiking Trail |
Will open as tundra surface conditions permit. Rugged trail leading into
the Vasquez Wilderness beyond the
tree-line. Incredible views. Weather is unpredictable, be prepared! |
Measures trail danger, or "Lethality Rating",
(A rating which applies to the possibility of mortally wounding yourself on that
particular trail). This could be as a result of hazardous trail conditions, high
technical difficulty, serious speed, or other bonehead maneuvers you may be tempted to
try. Granted, you could get killed riding a Huffy to the local QuickyMart for a squishy;
but this isn't Huffyland! Always wear a helmet and remember to carry tire/repair
essentials.
* These are subjective...but the Trailmonkey staff tends to be on the
aggressive side of speed and technical chaos; by a 7:2 vote. Your riding style may
vary...Be Prepared!
| Rating in s |
Lethality Scale |
| 1 |
Beginners, Easy, Base
skill required.
Small chance of serious injury. Scratches or minor bruises. No reason
for ambulances! |
| 2 |
Intermediate ability with
some good physical & technical challenges. Could get bruised/cut-up. |
| 3 |
Advanced riders
recommended. Speed,or trail hazards could result in broken bones. Caution and control
advised. Solid fun or injury?!?! |
| 4 |
Expert riders take heed...
High speed, vicious terrain conditions, and long steep drops. Possibility of injury
is high... Serious injury! |
| 5 |
Crazed Pagan Extremist
Riders! Exposed high ledges & huge boulders,large deadly drop offs Major risks, expert
skills, serious stamina ! ! ! |
NOTE:
Please check at the info. tent for current updates. At the time of this printing, Winter
Park Resort plans to open the single-track trails as listed above. Additional trails will
be opened as conditions permits. Please respect Tread Lightly guidelines and stay off
closed trails.
**
Always check for trail closures.
The Winter Park staff are great people to talk to about choosing your rides, trail
conditions, and other scraps of information. |
PHOTOS:
Long Trail
*Trailhead
*Fast singletrack
*Lower Switchbacks
*Thrashin Mr. Super Squirrel
Cheyenne Trail
*Wide winding singletrack
*Beautiful forest
Upper Arapahoe
*steeper descent
*switchbacks
*downhill bullet
Mountain Goat
*Steep terrain
*Boulder maneuver
*Rocky descent, go with caution
Lonesome Whistle
*Rock-n-roll downhill
*Long climb to Arapahoe trail
Arapahoe
*Fast singletrack, George
*Faster singletrack, T
Lower Arapahoe
*Trailhead, George
*Winding through the trees
*Switchbacks, George
*Waterbar
Serenity
* "At speed"- forest
*Winding singletrack, George
*Incredible Aspen & wildflowers view
MAPS:
WinterPark Regional
W.P. Central, (175K)
W.P. Central, (726K)
W.P. Eastern, (180K)
W.P. Eastern, (830K)
W.P.Western, (330K)
W.P.Western, (508K)
W.P. Resort Area
Fraser/W.P. Town
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This map is for illustrative
purposes only, and is not intended for outdoor navigation or exact orientation.
Distances and elevations have been altered to create a 3-D view. Trail ratings are
subjective and do not take into account weather, environment, or rider abilities.
Trailmonkey takes no responsibility for use of this map. But we accept all praise!
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