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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Eagle
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“Primitive, high-alpine, ridge riding which dumps you onto the burly Sawmill Gulch descent! ”

Jeff Kerkove
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2.6

Miles

4.2

KM
Singletrack

10,541' 3,213 m

High

9,434' 2,876 m

Low

91' 28 m

Up

1,106' 337 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Closed from December 1 - April 15 for seasonal wildlife closures.

Need to Know

Closed to bikes and motorized users 12/1 - 4/15 for seasonal wildlife closure. Open year round for foot and equestrian users.

Description

The high alpine of Eagle! This trail is primitive and offers amazing views of the Red Table Mountain Range as well as the mountains and hills to the west of Eagle.

This trail gets you riding the ridge of Hardscrabble Mountain on flowing, rough singletrack. It then drops into the chunky and burly Sawmill Gulch. Keep on your toes, Sawmill is techy and tricky.

Contacts

Local Club: Hardscrabble Trails Coalition

Land Manager: USFS - White River National Forest Office

Shared By:

Jeff Kerkove with improvements by Sam Chipkin
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Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 5 votes

#2

in Eagle

#8835

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  4.4 from 5 votes
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Trail Rankings

#2

in Eagle

#826

in Colorado

#8,835

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The high point of the Sawmill ride, marked with a "Trail" sign and arrow.
Sep 12, 2016 near Eagle, CO
Fun and fast descent prior to the chunky Sawmill Trail.
Sep 12, 2016 near Eagle, CO
Sunset is an amazing time to be on Hardscrabble Ridge!
Sep 12, 2016 near Eagle, CO
Meadow riding prior to breaking through treeline.
Sep 12, 2016 near Eagle, CO
Sawmill prior to funneling into the trees and the gulch.
Sep 12, 2016 near Eagle, CO
Sawmill Trail is a mix of hit and miss riding. Leave the HT at home!
Sep 12, 2016 near Eagle, CO

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