Sailing Hawks Loop

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The Dalla Mountain Park trails are generally rough, rocky, and loose, but they run through a series of stunning rock formations. These towering rock cliffs and boulders are popular with local rock climbers. Connecting these trails together into a logical loop can be difficult, and the riding is demanding. That said, these trails often stay dry late into the season and melt early in the spring. They also provide a welcome change from the other trails in the region.

The recommended route shown here begins from the main Dalla Mountain Park trailhead by climbing the gated Junction Trail road. After ascending a couple of switchbacks, the route breaks off onto the singletrack, with a right turn onto the Junction Trail.

After a short distance, turn left onto the Ponderosa trail, then pass a junction, and look for a right onto the Upper Spur Trail. This is a great loop up high through the rocks, but alternatively, you could just continue straight on Ponderosa, as Upper Spur Trail will soon rejoin it.

After passing the bottom of Lower Merve, take a right onto Bouldering. In this area, you'll pass some of the tallest boulders popular with climbers, but be warned: there's a mess of unmarked trails. Be sure to refer to this map to navigate it seamlessly.

Keep your eyes out for Sailing Hawks, and take a right onto Sailing Hawks , which anchors this loop. Sailing Hawks is considered by many to be the best trail in Dalla Mountain Park, but it still has some tricky uphills mixed in. But after a bit of challenging climbing, you'll enjoy a fast, techy descent back down to the Junction Trail.

Follow the narrow Junction Trail, and avoid the wider road. Then, retrace your tire tracks on a short section of trail before turning right for a fast, boulder-filled descent back to the trailhead.