Walker Ranch Mountain Bike Ride

Since I am based in Denver, I started this ride at the parking lot closest to Denver, the Crescent Meadows Parking lot.

If you are coming from Boulder, most people will start at the Walker Ranch Loop trailhead (POI #9)off of Flagstaff Road, about 8 miles from Boulder.

You are about 1.8 miles from the start. Take the higher route (left) for less technical. Lower for more technical.

You are about 2.1 miles from the start. Time for the hike-a-bike section. Dismount at this sign and start hiking. Be careful for the stairs are very steep.

View of how steep the stairs are. Obviously you have to hike your bike down the stairway. Be careful. A fall here could be disastrous.

View overlooking South Boulder Creek. Feel free to cool down here.

You are about 2.3 miles from the start. Enjoy the view of South Boulder Creek before you start your next climb.

Obviously, don't go into Eldorado Canyon. Hiking only trail.

You are about 3.3 miles from the start. Turn left at this intersection and continue on the Walker Ranch Loop trail. Going straight will bring you to the Ethel Harrold Trailhead in 1/4 mile.

You are about 4.9 miles from the start. This is the trailhead most people start at if you are coming from Boulder. If you want more mileage, you could start at the Meyer's Homestead trailhead and do the Walker Link trail, about 3/4 mile one way.

You are about 6.4 miles from the start. Cross over this bridge and begin your final steep climb back to where you started.

Almost there. Sign says 1/4 mile to the parking lot. Total mileage for the ride is about 7.5 miles.

For the adventurous who want more miles to ride, start from here and do the Walker Ranch Link. For the even more adventurous, add on the Meyer's Homestead trail, a 2.6 mile jeep road one way.

This is another trailhead where you can start/finish the ride. Not as many people start/finish here.

Take a rest after the climb and enjoy the view.