This is the closest trail system to downtown Salida. The trail system is a combination of 11 hiking and biking trails that range from 0.4 miles to 3.2 miles in length. There are several access points and all trails are well-maintained and well-marked. <br />
These trails are multi-use trails so please practice caution.
there are three ways to get in to the town of Salida, from Colroado 291 from Buena vista. hwy 50 from Poncha Springs and hwy 50 from canyon city. from Salida look for F street and go over the F street Bridge. the road ends and leads you in to a parking area. From there you must bike over railroad tracks. You can take the Front Side Trail or Bike up to CR 177.
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