Intermediate
Eagle · Trail of the Week, September 17, 2024Third Gulch / LOV Connection / Abram's Gulch
This connector links two of Eagle's busiest riding zones with smooth rolling climbs, ridge views and a few challenging switchbacks. From the Arroyo Drive trailhead you climb the Third Gulch doubletrack, then turn onto the nearly 3-mile LOV Connection through sagebrush-and-pinon high desert. LOV meets the Abram's Gulch Connector, which climbs briefly before a fast, steep, twisting descent back into town. Strong riders can peel off partway down and climb Abram's Ridge, one of Eagle's hardest climbs and the gateway to its backcountry.
Distance
5 mi
Elevation
900 ft gain
Time
1 hr
Difficulty
Intermediate
Highlights
- Links two popular Eagle riding areas
- High-desert sagebrush and pinon
- Fast, twisting descent into town
- Access to the Abram's Ridge climb
Trailhead & parking
Arroyo Trailhead, Eagle Ranch
Start at the Arroyo trailhead lot in Eagle Ranch, or park behind the Capitol Street businesses if you're riding from downtown Eagle.
Directions- Season & conditions
- Closed Dec. 1 to April 15 for environment and wildlife protection.
- About this data
- Distance, elevation, time, difficulty, season, parking and description are from the article. Coordinates from public map data.