First road trip for my biggest buddy this summer, looping central CO – Denver, Frisco, CB, Black Canyon, Vail, RMNP, ending in Boulder. He's been riding singletrack since his strider days, currently on a 20" early rider I fixed up for his Christmas present. I've got Frisco Peninsula/bike park, CB lower/upper loop and Vail bike park planned, looking for additional suggestions. Smooth greens/blues are ideal, I don't mind a winch-up style ride (or even a shuttle) as we're pretty familiar with the tow strap. Won't make it as far west as Grand Junction/Fruita so those are out. Any ideas?
by third_coasters
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Typical MTB advise: tell them to save a little more for a $10,000 bike
At the risk of stating the obvious, many of the trails in summit county have a lot of vert and/or technical sections. There are some great paved paths that will still feel like a big adventure if you’re a little kid.
For example if someone drives you to copper, you can take the paved bike trail back to Frisco. It averages 1-2% decline, very little pedaling required, and it feels like serious Big Kid shit because it’s like 6 miles of riding, with incredible views the whole way. Also some flat, pretty paths between the marina and the dam.
Valmont bike park in Boulder: [https://bouldercolorado.gov/locations/valmont-bike-park](https://bouldercolorado.gov/locations/valmont-bike-park)
Golden has some fun spots that I’ve ridden with my daughter when she was that age – north table mountain, which connects to a small bike park and New Terrain Brewing. Rutabaga at Lair o the Bear is really fun too.