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Salida
CO- Central Rockies
- Salida
Visiting Tips
The trails in the Arkansas Hills and Methodist Mountain trail systems are ride-able almost year round due to the arid climate and the Salida “bubble”.
The Monarch Crest and other high country trails (Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Rainbow Trail, Canyon Creek) are usually snowed in until mid-summer. Be prepared for afternoon storms when riding those alpine trails.
Free camping on BLM or Forest Service land starts 15-30 minutes away from the city of Salida. Please leave your spot cleaner than when you arrived. Salida is starting to feel the pressure of short & long-term visitors.
The Monarch Crest and other high country trails (Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Rainbow Trail, Canyon Creek) are usually snowed in until mid-summer. Be prepared for afternoon storms when riding those alpine trails.
Free camping on BLM or Forest Service land starts 15-30 minutes away from the city of Salida. Please leave your spot cleaner than when you arrived. Salida is starting to feel the pressure of short & long-term visitors.
Food & Drink
Pizza and Local Brews: Amicas, Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub
Caffeine or decaf; Café Dawn.
AM and PM Burritos: Mo Burrito!
Pizza (and local brews): Amicas and Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub.
Killer sandwiches: Sweeties.
Beer: Soulcraft Brewing, with food container.
Post-ride river watching: Boathouse Cantina or Seasons Café.
Life music; Bensons or the Vic.
Caffeine or decaf; Café Dawn.
AM and PM Burritos: Mo Burrito!
Pizza (and local brews): Amicas and Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub.
Killer sandwiches: Sweeties.
Beer: Soulcraft Brewing, with food container.
Post-ride river watching: Boathouse Cantina or Seasons Café.
Life music; Bensons or the Vic.
Recommended Routes in Salida - 1
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Trails in Salida - 35
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1.3
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#1Tenderfoot
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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1.2
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1.9
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#2Frontside
Intermediate/Difficult
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Intermediate/Difficult
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0.3
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#3Sgt Pepper
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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0.3
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0.6
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#4Poblano
Easy
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Easy
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1.0
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1.5
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#5Lil' Rattler
Easy/Intermediate
Salida, CO
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Easy/Intermediate
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2.8
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#6Backbone
Intermediate
Salida, CO
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Intermediate
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2
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3.1
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5.0
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#7North Backbone
Intermediate
Salida, CO
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Intermediate
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5
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2.9
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4.6
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#8Cottonwood Trail
Difficult
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Difficult
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0.9
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1.5
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#9Rusty Lung
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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0.6
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1.0
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#10Salida East (North Side)
Easy
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Easy
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Photos of Salida - 8
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