West Avon Preserve
This loop opens with a smooth switchbacking two-mile climb up Saddle Ridge at an average six percent grade, ending on views of Avon and Beaver Creek. The descent down Lee's Way is downhill-only and genuinely advanced, with steep pitches and a rollercoaster, bike-park feel full of banked turns and rollers. The loop wraps up on the BLT Jump Line, adding pumptrack rhythm and tabletops. Wild West Ridge, Wyse Way and PB&J can extend the day, and the whole network is reachable from Avon without driving.
4.5 mi
1,000 ft gain
1 hr
Advanced
Highlights
- Two-mile switchback climb up Saddle Ridge
- Downhill-only Lee's Way descent
- Avon and Beaver Creek views from the top
- BLT Jump Line pumptrack finish
Trailhead & parking
Avon Trailhead, end of Nottingham Road
Park along the road at the end of Nottingham Road in Avon. The cul-de-sac stays busy with local business traffic, so be courteous. Riders in town can pedal the bike path straight to the trailhead.
Directions- Season & conditions
- Closed Dec. 15 to April 15 for environment and wildlife protection.
- About this data
- Distance, elevation, time, difficulty, season and parking are stated in the article. Coordinates from public map data.