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Rutabaga Ride

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 4.7 (140)
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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Morrison
  5. Lair o' the Bear Park
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“Root for Rutabaga, you're bound to turnip! ”

Amy G
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3.4

Miles

5.5

KM
Singletrack

7,248' 2,209 m

High

6,519' 1,987 m

Low

126' 38 m

Up

851' 259 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Features Drops/Jumps

Class 1 e-bikes permitted on natural surface trails per Jeffco Open Space regulations: jeffco.us/3618/e-bikes One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.

Description

At 2.5 miles and a 650' climb on Bear Creek Trail after the rock wall and all the good tricky bits, take a left on the highly anticipated one-way, MTB-only Rutabaga. This roller coaster ride with whoops, berms, jumps with good landings and short and sweet downhill rock gardens all in 3.5 miles packs a swift punch.

What goes down must come up with a small, non-technical 200' climb with an eagle eye view on the parking lot followed by a flowy chicane downhill finishing segment all the way to the gate.

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Contacts

Local Club: Colorado Mountain Bike Association

Land Manager: Jefferson County, CO - Open Space Dept.

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Amy G
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  4.7 from 140 votes

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#1

in Lair o' the Bear Park

#12

in Colorado

#31

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Getting boosted on Rutabaga.
Jun 7, 2023 near Genesee, CO
The fast section
Jun 7, 2023 near Genesee, CO
Sticky when wet
Jun 2, 2023 near Kittredge, CO
Rolling the big rock feature.
Apr 26, 2024 near Genesee, CO
Smiles for miles!
Jun 2, 2023 near Genesee, CO
The first berm.
Apr 26, 2024 near Genesee, CO

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Oct 11, 2025
Bryan R
The flow is so nice and long considering the small ascent. Absolutely recommend this trail.
Sep 1, 2025
Alex Wolfe
Third time, downhill rocks felt a lot better!
Jul 7, 2025
Private User
Oct 10, 2024
Atsuko Ohtake
Aug 24, 2024
Patrick Burns
Needs to be ridden on a small bike. Even a fast rolling big bike feels lethargic. This thing just isn't steel enough.
Aug 3, 2024
Ethan Puerto
May 29, 2024
Patrick Burns
This is actually a decent hardtail party trail. Mostly smooth with enough spots to give you a bit of hardtail chaos. Easy to maintain speed.
May 24, 2024
Patrick Burns
This is more fun on a nimble bike with faster rolling tires. Still not a great trail, but there are moments of brilliance.

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