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Frontside

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“Singletrack access to S Mountain Trails right from town. ”

Leslie Kehmeier
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1.2

Miles

2.0

KM
Singletrack

7,331' 2,234 m

High

7,071' 2,155 m

Low

267' 81 m

Up

8' 2 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

Frontside provides a moderate singletrack climb from downtown Salida to the upper trailhead on Spiral Dr. The climb is a bit of a grind at first and then turns into a steady pedal.

Frontisde connects to Burnpile just below the upper trailhead and Lil Rattler above.

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Local Club: Salida Mountain Trails

Jun 28, 2022: Join SMT’s Board of Directors

Jun 17, 2022: Join our board

Jun 15, 2022: SMT Newsletter: June 2022

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Royal Gorge Field Office

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Leslie Kehmeier with improvements by Marcel S and 1 other
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  3.6 from 18 votes

#16

in Arkansas Hills Trail System

#8997

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#16

in Arkansas Hills Trail S…

#860

in Colorado

#8,997

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Frontside trail provides stellar views of the high peaks surrounding Salida.
May 19, 2015 near Salida, CO
The new and improved Burnpile offers fantastic features built to get you airborne!
Jan 30, 2017 near Salida, CO
Fairly typical evening ride on S mountain in Salida
Jun 30, 2016 near Salida, CO
The sun sets on the new and improved Burnpile Trail.
Jan 30, 2017 near Salida, CO
Halfway up frontside climb.
Mar 21, 2019 near Salida, CO
Great views of Salida and the Arkansas Valley on Fronside.
Mar 31, 2014 near Salida, CO

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Oct 1, 2021
Steph V
Jul 31, 2021
Heath Shifflett
1.2mi
Jul 24, 2021
Kevin S
May 7, 2021
Ethan Northey
1.2mi
May 1, 2021
Crystal McDonald
Aug 22, 2020
Trent R
Hot exposed. Basic blue climb
Jul 31, 2019
Sarah Marreel-Alley
1.2mi — 0h 05m
Jun 2, 2019
Matt Castelli
Fine for uphill

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