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Trip Colorado Guided MTB
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Take your pick from some of our favorite Summit & Park County MTB rides, from the more beginner-friendly Salt Lick Trail to the black diamond Peaks Trail and Gold Dust Trail.

Choose your adventure with these guided rides from Colorado Adventure Guides. Shuttle included!

Option 1, Peaks Trail: What a place to ride! Surrounded by National Forest the Peaks Trail between Breckenridge and Frisco, is one of the most well-known mountain biking trails in Summit County. This legendary stretch of mostly intermediate single-track connecting Breckenridge to Frisco is a popular trail for good reasons. Explore rolling forested trails with lots of rocks, roots, climbs, and some killer downhill. The trail is cut out of pine and aspen trees, and at times will include incredible views of the surrounding mountains. Instead of the typical out and back that has a butt kicking ascent from Frisco to Breckenridge we start with a shuttle to Breck for a stellar downhill route back to ride this legendary stretch. 

Option 2, Gold Dust Trail: Breckenridge’s Secret Shuttle Ride! The Gold Dust Trail is a moderate trail typically ridden as an out and back trail. Parking typically makes this gem of a ride tough to access.  However, no out an back or parking hassles for us, we are going to shuttle it! Starting on the "Old Boreas Pass Rail Road Grade" we will head to  the trail and descend toward the historical mining town of Como. This is a fun, fast, rocky-at-times, furious descent with little of everything, an old flume, pine-needle forest bed, a rock garden and high-quality single-track. Throw in some excellent views of the South Park’s terrain  from the top as well as gorgeous Aspens that are full of fall color.

Option 3, Salt Lick Trail: Right out the back door from CAG's office in Silverthorne, you can be riding minutes after your arrival.  This series of trails pass through stands of lodgepole pine and aspen and you are greeted with amazing views of Lake Dillon, the Continental Divide the surrounding areas. The Salt Lick Trail System offers intermediate routes for more novice mountain bikers. What’s really cool?  A couple of hot laps via shuttle! We'll load up the van and drive to the top of the Salt Lick and then ride plenty of rolling terrain. At the bottom we will meet our driver and do it all again. The end of the day will find us near one of our local breweries for the perfect end of ride refreshment.

Sept. 8, 9, 10 & Oct. 17, 18, and 19 are scheduled group rides.

Private rides are available from Sept. 1 through Oct. 31 (note: Gold Dust and Salt Lick may not be rideable after Oct. 1). Price is per person, based on the number of people in your group.


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Itinerary
Itinerary
Note: Choice of location and itin­er­ary are sub­ject to change due to weath­er, unsafe trail con­di­tions, or oth­er rea­sons beyond our con­trol and in the guide’s best judgment.
  • 1
    Day number 1
    Option 1, Peaks Trail

    Arrive - Meet your guide in the morning at Peaks Trailhead in Frisco to load up our bike shuttle and get underway. We will go over the plan for the day on the way to the trail and be ready to ride when we arrive.

    Ride – Our shuttle heads us up the hill to Breckenridge where we start this classic Summit County singletrack, and enjoy this rocky, rooty, flowy, speedy trail! This trail covers about 8 miles, with 951 feet of elevation gain and a 1,838 foot descent. As with all our rides this is not a 100% downhill ride. Our shuttle gives us a great start, but some climbing is still required.

    Depart - After an epic day of riding we’ll end up back where our shuttle started with a stop by one of our favorite local breweries!
  • 2
    Day number 2
    Option 2, Gold Dust Trail

    Arrive - Meet by 8:30 am at the Colorado Adventure Guides headquarters in Silverthorne Colorado to load up our bike shuttle and head out. We will go over the plan for the day on the way to the trails and get ready to ride when we arrive.

    Ride – Our shuttle carries us up the hill to Boreas Pass where we start this classic Summit County single-track. We make our way through awesome terrain to the historic mining town of Como where our shuttle waits. As with all our rides, this is not a 100% downhill ride. This trail covers about 8 miles, with 560 feet of elevation gain and a 2,000 foot decent. Our shuttle gives us a great start, but some climbing is still required.

    Depart - After an epic day of riding we’ll load up the shuttle and head back to Silverthorne.
  • 3
    Day number 3
    Option 3, Salt Lick

    Arrive - Meet by 8:30 am at the Colorado Adventure Guides bike and boat house in Silverthorne Colorado to load up our bike shuttle and head out. We will go over the plan for the day on the way to the trails and get ready to ride when we arrive.

    Ride - Shuttle, Ride, Repeat! Hot laps via shuttle until we find ourselves near one of our local breweries for the perfect end of ride refreshment! As with all our rides, this is not a 100% downhill ride. Our shuttle gives us a great start, but depending on our selected laps, some climbing will still be required.

    Depart - After an epic day of riding we’ll load up the shuttle and head back to Silverthorne.
Trip Package Includes
 
  • CAG professional mountain bike guide (5:1 maximum guide to guest ratio) 
  • Shuttle 
  • 15% off service and/or off rental at evo Denver store
  • 20% discount code at evo.com (exclusions apply)
Trip Package Does Not Include
 
  • Transportation to designated meeting point
  • Lodging (see FAQ for partner discount info)
  • Clothing and gear (see recommended gear under Trip Planning)
  • Mountain bike (rentals available from evo and others)
  • Guide gra­tu­ity
  • Travel insurance (we recommend World Nomads)

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Area Information

Summit County


Colorado Adventure Guides is permitted to operate in a variety of terrain from Summit County to several adjacent counties, which allows us to access a variety of zones. Summit County Colorado’s offbeat mountain enthusiasts and ideal terrain helped grow mountain biking into the popular sport it is today, with a rich off-road cycling history dating back to the late 1970’s. Our professional certified guides have assembled an impressive array single-track trails all within easy proximity to Breckenridge, Frisco, Dillon, and Keystone. We are here to take the guess-work out of your mountain bike adventure and show you some of our favorite rides. Choose from an Iconic Trail, a mellow day of discovery, or a tried and true singletrack loop. Interested in riding the famous Colorado Trail? We do that too!. From grinding climbs, to flowy downhills, to historic mining roads, let us show you some of our favorite rides.
 
Trip Planning

Trip Planning

Below is a list of required and recommended equipment for your adventure. Dressing properly and having the correct equipment will help Colorado Adventure Guides provide a safer and more fun experience for your group. Though we cannot control the weather, we can make sure that you are prepared for whatever conditions we encounter in this mountain environment. Remember, the weather can change quickly and drastically.

Our guides recommend wearing technical clothing on all higher level mountain bike rides, but it is never a bad idea regardless of activity or skill level. Technical clothing (polypro, merino wool, etc) is designed to help regulate body temperature and keep perspiration off of the skin. Not only is it safer, it dries faster, and is much more comfortable during exercise. When possible, please try to avoid wearing cotton like hoodies, denim jeans, cotton socks, etc. 

Colorado Adventure Guides strives to be as environmentally conscious as possible. We strongly urge you to bring your own hydration system or Nalgene bottles and fill them before heading to the trailhead. This reduces plastic pollution and the chance of accidentally leaving litter behind. Plus, our water is fresh and delicious up here in Summit County!

Required Equipment
Recommended Clothing (no cotton)
FAQ
FAQ
  • What trip options do I have? How do I confirm a private trip date?
    Sept. 9 and Oct. 18 are scheduled group rides. If you’d like your own trip, whether solo or with your buddies only, you can pick your own dates from Sept. 1 through Oct. 31. If you’re proceeding a private trip, please select “Sept. 1 - Oct. 31” and your appropriate group size (from 1 to 5 pp), then book. After you’ve booked, we can confirm your preferred date - note requests are subject to availability. You are welcome to check availability for specific dates with us before booking.
  • Is this ride for me? How experienced do I need to be?
    Between the three trails, there are options for every skill level. Peaks Trail and Gold Dust Trail are both black diamond (intermediate/difficult) and are therefore geared towards intermediate and advanced riders. Salt Lick is a blue square trail geared towards more beginner/intermediate riders.
  • I need local accommodations. Do you have recommendations?
    We partner with a variety of lodging solutions in Summit that offer amenities to suit the outdoor enthusiast and offer special rates to our course and trip participants. If you are looking for accommodations please let us know!
  • What COVID-19 policies do you have in place?
    We are here to help you navigate these evolving times and provide answers to all of your questions where possible. We are tracking the most up-to-date info for you and as things continue to change we will continue to update questions surrounding the reopening of outdoor recreation in Colorado. Colorado Adventure Guides has detailed COVID-19 Policies & Procedures, for more information please see https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/keeping-up-with-covid/. If you would like to speak to one of our staff and hear more about how we are changing our operations in response to the pandemic, please give us a call at 970-893-8007.
  • Are rentals available?
    Yes, rental gear is available and can be rented directly through the evo Denver store for 15% off. If you are looking for a rental option outside of Denver, please reach out and we can make suggestions based on your location.
  • When and how do I meet up with the group?
    You will receive detailed instructions regarding when and how to meet the group from Colorado Adventure Guides roughly 72 hours prior to your course date.
  • Is there a minimum age required for this trip?
    We will accept par­tic­i­pants 15 years or old­er, if they are accom­pa­nied by a legal guardian and all are aware that these rides are more challenging. You must be 18 years or old­er to attend a trip on your own.
  • What is the maximum number of guests on the trip?
    There is a maximum of 5 guests per group for this trip. The guest to guide ratio is 5:1, with groups of 10 being split into 2 groups.
  • What if I need to cancel?
    evo will refer to the Colorado Adventure Guides cancellation policy. Refunds will be honored for cancellations of more than 48 HOURS PRIOR notice to guided adventure start date and refunds will be honored for cancellations more than 14 DAYS PRIOR to a course or a camp start time. An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all cancellations.
Testimonials
Justin and Sunshine at Colorado Adventure Guides were great! Both instructors were professional, friendly, knowledgeable and fun to be around.
Dylan
Trip Guest
The whole Colorado Adventure Guides crew was knowledgeable, professional, and fun. I’m sitting at home studying the material and checking out all the great resources they shared. Excited to keep the education going! Thanks for a great experience!
Ruthie
Trip Guest
Most importantly, I feel as though CAG gave me the tools and base knowledge to gain more experience on my own and to become safer in the BC. I'm sure Ill be heading back to CAG for more education/ guiding in the near future. I couldnt be happier with my experience with CAG.
Dustin
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