The A-10 Loop

Rundown:
Grab a coffee at Starbucks before heading out on this epic singletrack loop from Edwards.

Distance:
7.5 miles

Difficulty Level:
Difficult

How to Get There:
Drive Interstate 70 west to Exit 163 (Edwards). Drive south on the Interstate 70 access road to Highway 6. Turn left and drive a short distance to the Riverwalk Center. Starbucks is located on Highway 6 on the east side of the Riverwalk.

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Season:
Summer - Fall

Description:
Start at Starbucks in Edwards. Ride east 0.80 miles on Highway 6 to Arrowhead Dr. Turn right and ride 0.82 miles to Cresta Rd. Follow the road for 0.30 miles to the bottom of the ski area. Veer left onto a doubletrack going uphill. The route changes to singletrack and works its way up to a service road. Ride for a short distance on the road and then turn right back onto singletrack. Ride another 0.65 miles through trees before coming to a bridge. Go under the bridge and turn left. The route turns back to doubletrack for a short time and reverts to singletrack again. After a few switchbacks, riders approach a junction. Turn right here and head south. Ride for about a mile through the aspen and pine trees. This section is really spectacular during the fall colors. Beware of one creek crossing through here – it’s composed of logs and looks a little sketchy.

At the next intersection turn left and ride 1.15 miles through aspens and meadow towards a saddle. Once on the saddle, enjoy the view of Gold Dust Peak and the surrounding mountains. Turn right and ride a short distance before the hike-a-bike begins. Hike about 0.5 miles uphill through the oakbrush. Get back on the bike and head north toward Homestead. The descent is a fun slalom through aspen trees, high meadows and oakbrush. The trail ends at the water tower above Homestead. Ride down Gold Dust Dr to Homestead Dr. Turn left and look for opening in fence. Turn right and ride the trail down the gully to Edwards Business Center. From here, follow Edwards Village Dr to Highway 6. Turn right again and ride back to Starbucks.



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