Overall, this is not one of the best parts of the Colorado Trail in the area. Felt like a horse trail which I suppose it is with the Copper Mtn stables at the base. Rocky, slow and way too much up and down making for a lot of uphill on the return. The scenary however is amazing once you get up to mile 5 or so.

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Park at Copper Mtn free parking in the heart of the resort. Trail starts between the Flyer and Eagle lifts, the only obvious trail heading up. At 0.75 miles look for the CT marker and follow, very clearly marked from there.

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Tiger Rd to North Fork of the Swan to the Colorado Trail for a loop back. Park at Gold Hill. Many other better rides in the area, look at MTBreview.com for other suggestions.

Very nice out-and-back singletrack. I started at the parking lot near the Conoco in town, per directions from local guide book written by Holly Annala. From there it is 11.2 miles to Searle Pass. The first 1.5 miles is a nice gradual climb, good for a warm-up. After you cross Hwy 91 and pass the village, the real climb begins. If you're in good shape, most of the trail is climbable which makes this an excellent ride. The last mile is above treeline. It gets pretty steep near the top, but probably just the last 1/4 mile or so. The views of the Gore and Ten Mile Ranges are great. The start of the descent is a bit technical but nothing crazy. Once below treeline you have plenty of loamy singletrack through the pines mixed with brown-ribbon singletrack through the Guller Creek Valley. A few short climbs on the way back to test your endurance. Overall, this is an excellent trail. Nearly all singletrack, climbable, great views, and a good mix of twisty and high speed singletrack. Good dirt the whole way. Check the radar and start early. This route took me 5 hours. Starting at the village should take about 4 hours round-trip.

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Unless you need a warm-up for a 20 mile trail, I recommend starting at the village. The trail from Wheeler Flats TH to the village is ok, but it is definitely the weak link on this trail as a whole. Start at the village and go all the way to the pass, it's worth it!

This is about all I can say, coming from Nebraska...this trail was hard. The day before, we rode the CO trail at Keystone. Remember, we're from 1500+ ft, not this 9000 stuff. We started at the stables, and went up an access road to Copper, then on to the CO trail. From there, it was up, up, and a little up. Our ascent took us up the ski slopes, behind some cabin, then to Searle Pass. We thought about going down to Kokomo, but another guy said that the trail pretty much sucked on that side of Searle. So, being the tired-assed flatlanders that we are, we went down the way we came up. My only complaint about the trail is that it's pretty narrow. Nothing eventful happened either up or down, so I liked the work that I got.

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Go up, then turn, and come down.

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From out of town...don't know too many.

TRAIL HAS BEEN REROUTED! I discovered this last weekend and it was a pain in the a$$ to figure out the new route. The trail now starts at the horse camp on Copper Mountain about a mile up the main access road leading up from the main village. Look for the CO Trail marker on the white rock by the road just past the camp/cookout spot. Once you find the reroute, its really sweet, twisty singletrack that dumps you out on the old trail after several miles. Then follow the trail up as usual. I asked about the reroute in 3 shops at the base and none of those yahoos know where it was. Hey dillhole! Its the best trail at Copper. Clueless.

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As stated above

This is an awesome singletrack ride. There are several water crossings (with and without log bridges), matched with beautiful mountain scenes and a great climb. On the way down, the descent rocks!

One of my favorites in the area. Often overlooked so it is uncrowded and in good shape. First couple of miles is pretty technical because the trail is potholed due to the horse traffic from the Copper Stables. Once past the second stream crossing it's smooth out. The last 1/2 mile to the top of Kokomo Pass is brutal, but you are soon rewarded with one of the best views in CO. Enjoy, and as always, ride with respect for other trail users.

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Out and back from the base of Copper Mountain

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All other parts of the Colorado Trail, EXCEPT Gold Hill near Breck.

1st portion should be called horse s__t trail. 1st part is fairly technical. dont worry it gets easier. The views are spectacular. cant get lost. excellent ride

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only one route

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white ranch(golden) which is super technical, winter park(the best lift/ride in the area)

Another great riding section of the Colorado Trail. Qualifies as an epic ride, due to the altitude and all-singletrack mileage. This is a fun, beautiful trail with great panoramic views at the turnaround point. I'd recommend it to anyone of intermediate skills or above. DON'T GET DISCOURAGED BY THE TOUGH BEGINNING - the grade lessens and the trail smooths out considerably after the first mile or two. The route ascends a beautiful drainage up to a high mountain pass. You'll hit some tough switchbacks in heavy forest, then suddenly you break out above treeline. Look for one of the cabins of the 10th mountain division hut system - by the time you'll spot it it'll actually be below you! The view from the pass was fantastic - of course it didn't hurt that the day I rode this trail was a warm, absolutely cloudless September day. The descent back was very fast and fun, very rideable. The descent will have you grinning from ear-to-ear!

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Out and back from the Copper Mountain resort base area.

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This is the only singletrack I've ridden in Summit County - I'm not sure if I just lucked out or what.

Rode this trail in early August from Jackal Hut after arriving from another hut. The trail's shorter and easier from the hut but can be done from Camp Hale which is MUCH easier to get to. Either way, it's a great alternative to the standard out and back ride from Copper to Searle or Kokomo.

All of the Colorado Trail up to Kokomo is fairly non-technical. Lots of roots in the beginning. Gorgeous meadows with tons o' wildflowers near the top. Don't think it'll be easy since you'll be climbing 2500 or so feet up to a final top elevation of 12,300, a bit after the pass. Take it slow, and ENJOY THE TREMENDOUS SCENERY.

Once you go over Kokomo, there's a 300' hump up a hill and then down to some fairly level alpine meadows bursting with even more flowers and beautiful ponds and streams. The trail's mostly rideable with few rocky sections and deep ruts, but you'll definitely feel every climb no matter how short because of the 12,000+ ft elevation. Try to ignore the hideously ugly Climax Mines to the east.

You'll eventually come to a very rocky section which marks the beginning for the final drop down Searle Pass. Sit and have lunch at Searle with all the marmots and pikas. Now get ready for the 7+ mile bomb down to Copper Mountain. First section is very hairy with loose, BIG rocks everywhere. Be careful and you'll be okay. The rest of the drop is very rideable as it zips and weaves down pine forests and hanging valleys. Trail does get technical at spots near the end, but it's all pretty mild by now. The trail merges with the bike trail back to Copper Mountain. Hope you have a shuttle waiting for you!!

Overall, the trail is technically moderate but will demand extreme endurance because of the conspicuous lack of oxygen. Definitely worth a try to ride this section of Colorado Trail one way from Camp Hale to Copper or the reverse if you can work out shuttle/camping plans.

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For an awesome epic ride, try riding from Camp Hale or the 10th Mountain's Jackal Hut over Kokomo Pass to Searle and down to Copper Mountain. Plan on shuttling from the end. Total mileage: 18+

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Try training on the jeep roads in the area to get a feel of the alttitude, but nothing in the area will be as sweet as this ride itself.

monster ride with epic views, huge climbs, major singletrack, and big smiles. Bring lots of food. Section b/w Kokomo and Searle is intense - all above 12,000 with stellar scenery. good luck!

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Start on Tennessee Pass, descend CO trail singletrack to Camp Hale, continue across Kokomo and Searle Passes, down to I-70, up to Vail Pass, back home via Commando Run or bike path if too tired.