COLORADO SINGLETRACK TRAILRIDE
Singletrack Trailride in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains
Ride the Best Singletrack on the Continetal Divide.
From Monarch Pass west of Salida.
At the headwaters of 3 rivers and the confluence of 3 National Forests.
Starting in Chaffee County right in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains.
Over 8 Epic Singletrack loops await.
Any Like-minded enthusiast can join this limited entry Club ride.
Experience the Thrill of The Rocky Mountans
The section of the Continental Divide trail from Monarch Pass includes the only section you can ride with an OHV.
Option to ride the longest continuous OHV trail in Colorado.
Some of the most entertaining and Best in the West terrain imaginable.
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PLEASE NOTE
Lodging and Camping in the Rocky Mountains is at a premium in the Summertime.
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Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to camp or lodge at an A1 private camping & lodging location.
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Monarch Pass is the best place to ride Singletrack from in the Heart of the Rockies.
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There is electricity, showers & potable water on the property.
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The North fork of the South fork of the Arkansas river runs through the property.
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The river is suitable for after ride cooling off, rinsing, soaking & fishing.
SOUTH QUARTZ CREEK
4 Day Colorado Singletrack Trailride
Loops cloverleafing from Monarch Pass and the Ponderosa Lodge on the Continental Divide.
Club Trailride any Like-minded enthusiast can Join.
JULY 24-27 ’25
This ride offers an outstanding riding & lodging or camping experience.
Combining the rugged charm of the Old West with modern-day convenience.
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Lodge or camp & staging at the Ponderosa Lodge Firecamp on Monarch Pass.
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Single & Double occupancy rooms available.
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Rooms include Breakfast & Dinner each day.
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Level parking for your RV’s.
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Limited availability Tent space.
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Camping includes 2 meals/Day
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Plenty of room for your truck & or trailer.
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Lodging or Camping are not included with Club membership.
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Private Arkansas River access, with a river that runs right through the property.
Hwy 50.
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Lodge 12 Miles from all the amenities of downtown Salida. Off of Hwy 50.
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5 top shelf Rocky Mountain Hot Springs are within within reasonable driving distance.
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Club membership with the ride includes Sunday night dinner & adult beverages.
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8 + killer Phone compatible Ride with GPS Loops.
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Ride T-shirt, coffee cup, ride stickers.
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Ride with GPS phone compatible Club Membership included.
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Enjoy the the Camaraderie of Like-minded enthusiast’s.
MORE ON CAMPING & RIDING
This Club ride invites riders to experience a unique opportunity to Lodge or camp at an awesome location un-accessible to the general public.
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Ride the diverse singletrack mountain terrain in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains of south-central Colorado in late July.
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When it’s cool & green at elevation in the Rocky Mountains.
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The 8+ loops consist of some challenging Singletrack that will not disappoint you.
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All the loops stage & start from the private Ponderosa Lodge on the east side of the Monarch Pass.
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Just west of Salida ( ‘Exit’ in Spanish )
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Salida is known for its rich mining & railroad history and vibrant outdoor culture.
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Salida serves as the perfect backdrop for an outstanding 4 days in the mountains.
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Riders will enjoy 3 or 4 days of riding in beautiful cool July weather, with rain showers likely and minimal dust.
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All routes conveniently cloverleaf from the ride HQ at the Ponderosa just east of Monarch Pass and west of Salida.
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Whether you’re an ‘A’ rider or new to the sport, this Singletrack Trailride promises to be an outstanding experience.
ROCKS IN HEART OF THE ROCKIES
What Club Members Are Saying:
SINGLETRACK CREW AT THE PONDEROSA LODGE IN 2018
“Accurate GPS tracks and like-minded enthusiasts make all the difference!”
Mark Mc
Long time Club member
“If you wanted to ride in the Rocky Mountains here is an opportunity to ride as much as you can handle”
Jay S
Motorcycle Afficionado
X ROADS E-TICKET SINGLETRACK TRAILRIDE
3 or 4 Days of Colorado Singletrack Trailrides cloverleafing from Monarch Pass and the Ponderosa Lodge. West of Salida, CO.
Ride your plated dirt bike on spectacular Epic Colorado Rocky Mountain singletrack trailride loops in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains.
Enjoy multiple loops of Rocky Mountain Singletrack, some of it at treeline on the Continental Divide.
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Outstanding loops on and off the Continental Divide Trail. (CDT)
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Ride the longest continuous singletrack OHV trail in Colorado.
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Loops into the Colorado River watershed from the Arkansas River watershed. Ride into the Rio Grande watershed.
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Ride one of the newest OHV Singletrack trails in Colorado.
You should have a plated Dirt Bike for the Singletrack Trailride loops.
- We must used Paved Hwy’s and County Roads to tie trails together.
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Multiple Singletrack Trailride loops with options from 40 to 150 miles
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Little ridden Singletrack, with few or any whoops or stutterbumps.
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We use as little pavement as possible to tie these outstanding Singletrack trails together.
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Ride what you want, when you want to, with who you want to ride with.
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Navigate with phone compatible Ride with GPS Tracks, without a Guide to wait on.
The Rainbow Trail is the longest continuous Singletrack OHV trail in Colorado.
Ride it from the Ponderosa Lodge.
- Ride it in conjunction with the CDT and a super epic loop
- Show up on Thursday
- Ride Thursday to Sunday.
- 4 days of riding.
- We have a 40 mile break-in loop to 12k feet twice for Thursday
- Multiple Loops on Outstanding Rocky Mountain Singletrack.
- Limited to 30 Like-minded enthusiasts.
- The Club insists everyone use the Buddy System.
- These are somewhat challenging routes not suitable for Novices.
- You do Not need Graham Jarvis type skills, but you do need some skills.
- You will navigate by cell phone compatible Ride with GPS Tracks.
- Current Club members will be around to make sure the days go smoothly.
- Why are these called X-Roads Trailrides?
- Because the Loops are near the Crossroads of the Rockies in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
- MORE INFO ON THIS US DUAL SPORTS LINK
The Colorado Singletrack Experience
Cloverleaf Loops
Experience the convenience of loops that begin and end at the Ponderosa Lodge. With easy access to both sides of the Divide.
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Across Hwy 50 is Greens Creens Creek to the CDT.(Continental ivde Trail)
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There is an off-road section to Monarch Pass & the Continental Divide, with the CDT just to the West.
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Allowing easy access to Agate Creek, the trails of Sargents, Quakey, Canyon Creek, Horseshoe and Quartz Creek to Pitkin.
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Mutilple options for off-road loops to the 4 Mile area and the iconic Rainbow trail along the Sangre de Cristo wilderness area.
Night Ride Friday Night
Enjoy the fun of a group night ride at sunset on old Railroad right-of-ways to old Monarch Pass.
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Beautiful Views are assured from the top of the Continental Divide.
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Headlamps are suggested on the this thrilling short night ride on 2 Track, dirt roads and rolling terrain at Sunset.
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Pavement on the return trip.
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL (CDT)
Historic Salida
Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Salida, with its iconic downtown, saloons, and mining and railroad history.
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Enhance your Colorado adventure experience with a trip to downtown Salida.
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Salida has more historic real estate than any other city in Colorado.
Sunday Night BBQ and Open Bar Party
Hang out with the Team of Like-minded enthusiast’s.
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Enjoy a BBQ with Adult beverages included.
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Depart on Monday.
Ride HQ is the Ponderosa Lodge & Firecamp
Club Members will delight in the multiple Lodging options & Camping and RV parking.
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Lodge or Camp under the trees and enjoy a campfire each evening.
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Camping and Lodging options include Breakfast & Dinner.
Not your typical Summer Riding
Enjoy the awesome weather and riding conditions with Colorado’s lovely at elevation cool summer weather, ideal for exploring diverse terrain.
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It may rain since it’s Monsoon season and you’ll have the opportunity to ride moist dirt !
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And minimal dust.
Riders Meeting Every Morning
After breakfast partake in a Coffee and a riders meeting every morning at 8 AM.
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Discuss what to Ride and check out.
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Ride what you want to ride, when you want to ride it, with whoever you want to ride with.
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The Club likes to see everyone on the trail by 9 AM.
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Be sure to check back in on your final return each day.
ROAD TRIP TO COLORADO
Singletrack Thrills
@ X-Roads BV Singletrack sections are available on all Challenging Dual Sport Loops.
From mild to extreme.
YELLOW IS LINKED ON US DUAL SPORTS.
There are beaucoup Singletrack Loops available at 6 Days of Colorado X-Roads BV in the Heart of the Rockies in Mid-August,
E-TICKET RIDES IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS. AN E-TICKET WAS FOR THE BEST RIDES AT DISNEYLAND BACK IN THE DAY.
Ride old Narrow Gauge Railroad Lines in the Rocky Mountains.
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL AT 12K FEET
“Mecca” refers to a place considered to be a focal point for a particular activity.
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Like motorcycle riding.
Chaffee County is 'Mecca' in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains.
Chaffee County sits on the eastern slope of the Continental Divide in the Heart of Rocky Mountains.
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In south-central Colorado.
Bordered on the west by...
The Collegiate Peaks and the Sawatch Range.
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Chaffee County has more over 14k peaks than other County in the Continental US.
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The Colorado River headwaters are just over the Divide.
The Southern boundary of the County is...
The Sangre de Cristo range.
And the confluence of 3 National Forests.
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The San Isabel, the Gunnison and the Rio Grande NF’s.
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And the headwaters of the Rio Grande River.
The Eastern boundary of the County...
Follows the Mosquito Range.
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Which descends toward the south from the Upper Arkansas Valley.
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Where the Arkansas River flows toward the southeast.
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And where the Arkansas river Exit’s the Mountains through Salida.
Chaffee County is at the Crossroads...
Of 3 US highways: 24, 50 and 285.
The elevation of the County ranges from just under 7,000 to over 14,000 feet on its highest peaks.
ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY AND CONTINENTAL DIVIDE IN THE BACKGROUND.
We navigate with Phone compatible Ride with GPS. RWGPS membership is included with Club membership.
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Tracks are emailed 2 weeks before a ride.
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Just download the App, set-up your phone, download the tracks and your all set.
PERTINENT INFORMATION ON 'ABOUT'
MC LINK
19 PASSES IN THE HEART OF THE ROCKIES. 5 OF WHICH ARE PAVED. ALL ARE RIDEABLE
CLICKABLE MAPS
MONARCH PASS IS THE HIGHEST POINT ON HWY 50. FROM THE EAST TO THE WEST COAST.
TROUT CREEK PASS RAILROAD MAP FROM 1890 TO 1930. 3 RR’s WERE ACTIVE IN BUENA VISTA DURING THAT TIME FRAME.
THE PONDEROSA LODGE IS BETWEEN SALIDA AND MONARCH PASS NORTH OF MAYSVILLE. IN THE HEART OF THE ROCKIES.
GOOGLE MAP LINK TO THE PONDEROSA LODGE.
37 MILE CLOCKWISE EXTREME SINGLETRACK LOOP IN THE 4 MILE AREA. NOTICE # OF TRAILHEADS.
PERTINENT RIDE INFO ON ‘ABOUT’
MC LINK
ROAD TRIP DIRECTIONS
X-Roads Colorado Singletrack stages off of Hwy 50 twelve miles west of Salida and 60 miles east of Gunnison over Monarch Pass.
Where is the Heart of the Rockies:
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2.5 hours West of Colorado Springs on Hwy 24/285. Then south on 285 to Hwy 50.
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2.5 hours West of Colorado Springs on Hwy 50.
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3 hours West of Pueblo on Hwy 50.
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3 hours Southwest of Denver on Hwy 285 to Hwy 50.
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3.5 hours East of Grand Junction on Hwy 50.
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3.5 hours North of Santa Fe, NM on Hwy 285. Then west on Hwy 50.
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2.5 hours South of Leadville on Hwy 24/285 off of Hwy 70. Then west on Hwy 50.
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MAP NOT TO SCALE
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GOOGLE MAP LINK TO THE LODGE & COUNTY ROAD 240
CAMPING & STAGING
There are 12 private acres at the Ponderosa Lodge.
- Camping spots are level and available under the Ponderosa Pine trees.
- Tent Campsites available under the trees along the River.
- There is more than enough room to spread out if you wish.
- The river, while cold is suitable for bathing.
- River access available for fishing.
- Showers are available and included with the camping fee.
Learn More on US Dual Sports
More Info on US Dual Sports about a Singletrack Trailride. July 25-28
SINGLETRACK VIDEOS IN THE HEART OF THE ROCKIES
The Ponderosa Lodge is a Fire Camp and Family Lodge.
The Lodge is nestled under 14k foot Mount Shavano, near the old mining community of Maysville, Colorado on Monarch Pass.
12 miles west of Salida, CO.
Ride miles of Epic Singletrack Loops from the Ponderosa Lodge.
- Meals are part of the package when camping or Lodging.
- 3 Nights Lodging or camping includes 3 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners.
- Dinner on Thursday and an after the Trailride BBQ Sunday.
- Breakfast Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
MORE on the PONDEROSA LODGE
- Each room has 4 bunk beds and a private restroom & shower.
- Access to community Fridge and microwave.
- There is a professional kitchen onsite and a very nice & clean dining area, meeting rooms.
- Spectacular views on the outdoor porch for dining.
- The Lodge is currently BYOB.
- Rooms are priced for Double or Single Occupancy.
- Camping is priced P/P
CAMPING
- There is room in the wooded campground for up to 5 self-contained RV’s or trailers.
- Tent Camping is available near the North fork of the south fork of the Arkansas River on the property.
LINK to Website for the Ponderosa Lodge
Ponderosa Lodge Photos
Q: WHAT DO I NEED TO GET STARTED
A sense of adventure and common sense.
CARLS’ DINER ON GREEN’S CREEK
SINGLETRACK RIGHT ON THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE
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