Trip
Bike – South Valley Park
95% smooth double-track and flowy singletrack this 10-mile loop trail provides a very enjoyable mountain/gravel bike ride through beautiful Red Rock formations and wide-open views. It is described on MtnBikeProject as "a great beginner-to-intermediate loop for fun or cross country training". This ride is primarily geared towards folks over 50 who prefer a less aggressive, but moderate & steady, pace on non-technical singletrack.
Contacts
- Mon, Jul 7, 2025
- Denver
- Biking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 10.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
- Pace: Moderate
- 8 (8 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Please Note: the singletrack is narrow and there is one short technical section that will require pushing our bikes up over a rocky section (about 3-4 min).
Assess your physical/aerobic conditioning for climbing 1000 ft of elevation gain, over 10 miles, moving at a steady moderate pace. But... enjoying the ride is ultimately more important than speed:) Estimated time to complete: 2 hours.
See detailed description of ride here: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7042980/south-valley-loop
Check out a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2diNrWHDJ8w
I must admit to getting sweaty palms watching how fast they were going. It's a bit frenetic, but shows the trails well. Recommend watching it in slow motion:)
Apres-Ride Refreshments / Breakfast nearby (optional).
Meeting Time: 6:45 am
Meeting Place: South Valley Park (North Trailhead): 8354 South Valley Road
Littleton, CO) From 470 take the Ken Caryl exit and go west. Stay left on South Valley Rd. After 1.2 miles pull into parking lot on left.
Required Equipment
Required Equipment:
- A mountain bike (or gravel bike) with tires appropriate for dirt & gravel riding. E-bikes are fine - as long as they are no more than "Class One" (meaning that pedal-assist is okay, but no throttle for added speed).
- Biking Helmet, Sunglasses / Eye Protection, Riding gloves, small 1st aid kit (primarily for wound care - i.e. bandaids, dressing, bandage, small soap or antiseptic wipes).
- If have, also bring: Tire/Tube Repair Kit, Pump, Bike Multi-tool, a spare inner tube. Tubeless tires with fresh sealant also recommended but not required.