This part of the Upper Red Descent trail is fun and flowy without being overly technical. Multiple switchbacks take you to the forest road at the bottom, from where it is easy to return to the top to session it.

Ned

January 1, 2019

Mountain biking

So much fun to session the descents here!

David Irving

July 30, 2025

Mountain biking

Awesome trail, great jumps

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Distance 1.30 km

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 60 m

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