Very fun mountain biking Wire Rim Trail ride at Wire Mesa as we get ready for the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde this coming Saturday.
Who’s Wire Rim Trail Good For?
Wire Mesa offers amazing views, some technical features, and not a lot of elevation change. This makes it great for just about any riding ability.
I would say this is good for all levels, and some might have to walk a few features. A good thing is there is very little exposure. So, if you do have to walk, it’s not at all in a sketchy place.
Wow the views
Mountain Biking the Wire Rim Trail will give you some of the best views in the area! Not to mention there is camping just up the road that will also give you amazing views from your tent or camper.
Mountain Biking Wire Rim Trail STATS
Mileage: 8.2 miles (from our campsite, not trailhead)
Time: 1 hour and 2 minutes
Direction: Counterclockwise (you can ride either direction)
Climb: 921 feet
Links from episode:
- Trailforks: https://www.trailforks.com/ridelog/view/37796649/
- Google Maps Driving Directions
- Our mountain bike setup (Emily and Joe)
- Checkout our last ride on the JEM Trail
Conclusion
We would highly recommend the Wire Rim Trail on Wire Mesa for either an early season ride, or the day after a long ride. When you really need an easier, beautiful ride to flush your legs.
If you have any question about the trail or our experience, please drop a comment below!
PS we did see a rattle snake on the trail, so keep your eyes pealed to slithering! 🙂
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