Tag: mountain bike

Let Summer Begin!Let Summer Begin!

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018| Carrie SummersLet Summer Begin!| 0 Comment| 2:16 am

Schools out and time to plan!  Southwest Colorado offers an array of great things to do and see in the Summer.  Some of my favorites are of course riding my caballos more!  Long days allow me to ride before work and I still get to work by 8:30 am!

I also love hiking and trail running.  Some of my favorite trails are Sharkstooth and Chicken Creek.  I decided to take up mountain biking.  So far just gone on a couple of rides.  Man oh man, did my legs ache!  Phils World, located between Mancos and Cortez is awesome as well as Boggie Draw outside of Dolores.  Both offer single track with some challenging obstacles.

I love eating outside and watching La Plata TV.  That’s just staring at the mountains.  Never get tired of my view from my deck to just breathe.

Want to find a great place to fish, or a new hiking trail?  Just give me a call, I’m here to help you fall in love with the area.

P.S.  The picture is my son, several years back and makes Mama happy to see that smile!

 

 

 

Mountain Bike TrailsMountain Bike Trails

January 8, 2018January 8, 2018| Carrie SummersMountain Bike Trails| 0 Comment| 6:36 pm

 

This winter is unusual with very little snow, so it’s time to forget about waiting for skiing to be good and get on our bikes.  Southwest Colorado offers a plethora of options.

Phil’s World located between Mancos and Cortez off of Hwy 160, offers well defined single tracks over high desert terrain.  There are several options of short loops with 8 miles or a full 15 mile loop.  Terrain is mostly easy to moderate however there are several great jumps that my boys love.   https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/621788

Carpenter and Geer Natural Areas offers 170 acres on the North and West side of Cortez.   For the beginner rider there is a broad paved 1.5 mile trail.  For the intermediate rider there are many dirt paths that veer off.  Views are amazing. This is a perfect place to take a ride during your lunch or on the weekend with the kids.  It can be assessed from two locations.  On the East side, it begins as the sidewalk on the northwest corner of Mildred Road and Empire Street and heads north.  On the West end, the trail may be accessed on Lebanon Road north of Highway 491.

Sand Canyon Trail located down McElmo Canyon southeast of Cortez offers intermediate riding thru canyons with ancient Puebloan sites.  During the winter this is a nice warm ride over slickrock and on single tract.  One way is about 6.5 miles.  To reach the McElmo Canyon trailhead, head south of Cortez on Highway 491. Turn right (west) on County Road G at the signs for the airport and/or Hovenweep National Monument. Go 12 miles, and trailhead is on the right.

Time to get outside!