Drop-Off

Trail Overview

One of the very few single-track trails on the Grand Mesa. Drop-Off is the tale of two trails. The trail does not see a ton of use and is typically accessed via the Flowing Park Trailhead. When ridden from the Flowing Park Trailhead (North to South), the trail will be a descent. It starts very easily as a fun, flowy section through nice meadows. Don't let this fool you, about halfway through, you reach the drop-off from which the trail is named. This is a steep and moderately rocky descent with notable exposure. There are two more steep sections with switchbacks featuring rock features 2-3 feet tall. After this, you emerge from the trees to a huge descending meadow of flowers with incredible views. This descent is not as technical but is very steep. The flowers are overgrown and crowd the trail, hiding some good-sized rocks just off the side, so watch your pegs! Near the bottom, there is a 2.5-foot straight vertical ledge on an already steep grade. This is the most challenging feature and does not offer an alternate line.

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Difficulty

Steep switchbacks with consecutive larger rocky features. Narrow trail, off camber with exposure. Potential for tip-overs is high due to the sheer steepness with large features. Some of the steeper sections are very overgrown and thus hard to follow.

Technical Rating

Drop-Off can be accessed by the following ride types:

• Dirt Bike