Bike Trail access above Duster is currently closed

Bike Trail access above Duster is
currently closed... Please respect all
trail closures.
Gondola:
Monday - Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: 9:30am – 4pm
Thursday and Friday: 10am - 7pm
Bike Rentals:
Steamboat Bike Shop is in the Sheraton
Thursday 2pm - 7pm
Friday - Sunday 9am - 5pm
Ticket Sales:
Ticket Office is in One Steamboat Place
Open Daily 9am - 5pm
Restaurants:
Gondola Square
Bear River Umbrella Bar: Friday - Sunday 11am-6pm
Grill from 11:30am - 2pm
Gondola Joe’s Cafe - Grab & Go Breakfast and Lunch
Guest Services:
Info Center and Lost & Found
Daily 10am – 5pm
Thursday & Friday open until 630pm
Coca Cola Adventure Zone
Activities Operate
Monday - Saturday:11am – 5pm
Sunday: 10:30am - 5pm
Thursday and Friday: 11am - 7pm
Top of the Gondola
Oasis Sundeck: 11am – 4pm
Grill from11:30am – 2:30pm
Hazie’s Korbel Sunday Brunch: Sunday 9:30 am - 2pm
Hazie’s Dinner: Thursday- - Saturday 6pm - 8pm
For Dining Reservations and more information call 970.871.5150
Map Revised: 13 - June 2013
For the most accurate trail closures through out the day
look in the Gondola Terminals.
Saturday, June 15
Rawhide, Tenderfoot, Creekside, Buckin Bronc, EZ Rider, Elkhead,
Moonlight, Spur Run, Valley View, Wrangler Gulch
Sunday, June 16
Rustler’s Ridge
SAFETY INFO: PLEASE READ!
GONDOLA SQUARE
BE AWARE
•Trail configurations may change, including type of use allowed. Certain trails are limited to
downhill only bike traffic – do not ride uphill or hike on trails marked on the map with signs
stating “Downhill Traffic Only.”
•New trails or features may not be shown on the map or the map may be out of date.
•Riding on mountain roads is prohibited unless otherwise posted but motorized vehicles
maybe encountered at any time.
•Equipment allowed on mountain bike trails limited to mountain bikes, adaptive equipment
and unicycles unless approved by senior management. Trailers or “tag-a-longs” are not
allowed on the mountain.
•First Aid Services are only available during daytime Gondola operating hours.
•Hiking is available on most trails; however, to minimize encounters with mountain bike
traffic we recommend the Thunderhead Hiking Trail and Vista Nature Trail.
•Please pack it in, pack it out – do not litter your National Forest!
•Do not feed or approach wildlife.
MOUNTAIN BIKERS RESPONSIBILITY CODE
Common sense and personal awareness can help reduce some elements of mountain
biking risks.
1.Ride under control and within your ability, so you can stop or avoid people, objects and
on mountain vehicles. Always be courteous.
2.Keep off all closed trails and closed areas; stay on marked trails, and don’t cut
switchbacks.
3.Read and obey all signs and warnings.
4.Inspect features and jumps before using or attempting.
5.Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above or to other riders.
6.Slow or stop as necessary when overtaking other riders. Anticipate other users at
corners, intersections and blind spots. Slower riders should yield to faster riders as soon as
safe to do so.
7.Look uphill and yield to other riders when entering or crossing a trail or starting downhill.
8.Helmets are required while riding on Steamboat Resort trails.
9.Do not use lifts or terrain if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
10.You must have sufficient physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to safely load, ride
and unload the Gondola and to ride the terrain and features you choose.
11.Identify yourself to the Bike Patrol if you are involved in or are a witness to a collision or
accident.
12.Make sure your equipment is in proper working order and properly adjusted. If you are
not completely familiar with your bike have it checked by a bike mechanic.
13.Respect Steamboat Resort, its employees, other guests and property and your National
Forest.
MOUNTAIN INFORMATION & WARNINGS
Lightning and Thunderstorms – Inclement weather, such as afternoon
thunderstorms, is common in the mountains. Seek shelter when you see a storm
developing. Keep off ridge tops and stay clear of lift houses, lift towers, power
lines, open ski runs, the tallest tree in the vicinity, fences and signposts.
Should you hear the storm warning horn sound three times, please make your way
back to the Gondola or base area due to quickly approaching weather.
Fire Danger – Due to fire danger, smoking is strictly prohibited on the mountain.
Construction and Logging – Base area and mountain construction and logging
activities are conducted during the summer months. Vehicles and equipment may
be encountered at any time. Do not enter areas or trails marked “Closed.”
Adequate Clothing – Be aware, the weather changes quickly here. There is
usually at least a 10 degree temperature difference from the bottom to the top of
the mountain. Rugged footwear for hiking is advised.
Environment – Please leave wildflowers for others to enjoy. The growing season
is quite short at high altitude. Stay on designated hiking and biking trails and give
the fragile ecosystem an opportunity to thrive. Be alert for and avoid wildlife.
Water – Drinking water is available at The Thunderhead Lodge, and the base of
Steamboat Resort. Don’t drink from streams. Carry water with you while biking or
hiking.
Alcohol/Drugs – Anyone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs is
prohibited from riding the lifts, biking or participating in any activities.
Altitude Hints – There is about 50% more ultraviolet radiation at 10,000 feet than
at sea level. Always wear eye and skin protection. Also, at 10,000 ft. the oxygen
value is about two-thirds the value at sea level. People with respiratory or
circulatory illness should consult a physician before coming to this altitude. Drink
plenty of water when hiking or biking. Our high, dry air accelerates dehydration. If
you are not accustomed to the altitude: take it easy!
Mountain Biking – Mountain Biking is different than road or street riding and is
confined to marked unimproved or partially improved trails where rocks, dirt, loose
gravel, trees, stumps and other hazards may be encountered at any time.
Changing weather conditions, variations in terrain, including steepness, natural
and man-made obstacles and features, vehicles, other trail users and other
dangers and conditions that may be encountered are inherent risks that are part of
the challenge of mountain biking. Be aware that dead or live trees can blow over
during wind events. Watch for and avoid trees or branches that may have fallen on
mountain bike trails. Riding trails under construction is dangerous and strictly
prohibited. Expect jumps and features on downhill only trails. Inspect each feature
before using. Wooden features and bridges become slippery when wet. You
control the degree of risk when using the jumps and features. Ride-arounds may
or may not be available. Features can change due to use, weather or
maintenance. You must ride in control and within your own ability. You are using
these premises at your own risk, and assume all risks of this activity. Helmets must
be worn at Steamboat Resort. Other appropriate equipment and protective gear
should be used for downhill/ freeride biking. Use of jumps, features and airborne
maneuvers can cause equipment failure and can significantly increase the risk of
serious injury. Read and obey all signs!
In Case of Accident – Call 970.871.5911 or 911. Please note that cell phone
coverage may be limited.
Difficulty Ratings – Degree of difficulty ratings and symbols are relative to
Steamboat Resort only. There is no easiest rated trail from Thunderhead (top of
Gondola) to the base area. Riders may download with their bikes on the Gondola.
Bike Patrol – This map includes some trails adjacent to Steamboat Resort but
outside the resort boundary. Steamboat provides bike patrol support within
boundaries and within normal operating hours only.
Mobility Devices – The use of any power driven devices or vehicles by the public,
including other power-driven mobility devices used by disabled individuals,
creates a substantial risk of serious harm to the immediate environment and
natural resources. Due to the need to address soil integrity, erosion and vegetative
concerns, the Resort has adopted a “no motorized” policy for the public during the
summer season. Mobility devices may be used in and around the Resort base
area, depending upon the nature and size of the device and service dogs and
motorized wheelchairs are allowed on the gondola.
INFORMATION / GUEST SERVICES
Visit the Information Center for friendly, helpful assistance from our knowledgeable
staff. The Steamboat Ambassadors provide trail recommendations, resort and
town information, event schedules and more. The Information Center is located in
the yellow building in Gondola Square.
RESORT INFORMATION
General Information: 970.879.6111
Guest Services 970.871.5444
Steamboat Central Reservations ® : 800.922.2722
Website: steamboat.com
Email: [email protected]
PREVIEW
UMBRELLA
BAR
STEAMBOAT GONDOLA
TO THUNDERHEAD
Hiking & Biking Trails
Oasis Bar & Grill
Hazie’s
Sunset Happy Hour
STEAMBOAT BIKE PARK TRAILS: A ticket is required when riding any Bike Park trail.
The following trails are for DOWNHILL Mountain Biking only. No hiking. No Uphill biking.
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Buckin’
Bronc
1
0.3 Miles
DH Biking Steamboat’s first “ expert” trail w ith big banked turns, a w ooden bridge drop and
finally a challenging and exciting jump line.
Only
Rawhide
2
TBD
DH Biking A Steep, narrow and flowing trail marked by rollable rock drops and very sharp
turns.
Only
Rustler Ridge
3
4.1 Miles
DH Biking A long challenging intermediate downhill trail with steeply banked turns, table top
jumps and excellent flow .
Only
Rustler Ridge
Connector
4
0.5 Miles
DH Biking
Flowing trail that allows access to Lower Valley View and Wrangler Gulch.
Only
Tenderfoot
5
3.4 Miles
DH Biking An intermediate trail that starts at the top of the Gondola and accesses Wrangler
Gulch at the bottom of the Thunderhead chairlift Beautiful view s w ith a variety of
Only
mountain settings.
Wrangler
Gulch
6
0.7 Miles
DH Biking A beginner downhill bike experience that meanders through aspen trees and
scrub oak getting you back down the low er part of the mountain.
Only
E-Z Rider
7
0.9 Miles
DH Biking Finish off your decent dow n the mountain w ith a beginner level trail that flows
gracefully through a series of ‘s’ turns show casing an ov erview of Steamboat’s
Only
new Base Area.
MOUNTAIN MULTI-USE TRAILS
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The following trails are for multi-use, two-way hiking, biking and horseback riding.
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Singletrack including very steep sections and several creek crossings. Trail
ends at Burgess Creek Road. Proceed uphill on BC Road to access Zig Zag
and the ski resort. Uphill traffic not recommended.(avg. grade 8.3%, Max 15.75%)
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Creekside
8
1.7 Miles
Multi-Use
Creekside
Loop
9
0.6 Miles
Multi-Use
Moonlight
10
0.8 Miles
Multi-Use
11
UKN
Multi-Use
Pete’s
Wicked Trail
12
2.9 Miles
Multi-Use
Spur Run
13
1.0 Miles
Multi-Use
14
2.2 Miles
Multi-Use
Valley View
15
4.4 Miles
Multi-Use
Cathy ’s
Cutoff
16
0.5 Miles
Multi-Use
Elkhead
17
1.1 Miles
Multi-Use
Sunshine
Trail
18
2.0 Miles
Multi-Use
Zig Zag
19
1.1 Miles
Multi-Use
Single and double track from the bottom of Thunderhead Lift to the Base Area.
Open
Duster
20
1.2 Miles
Multi-Use
Service road w ith beautiful views of the Yampa Valley (av g. grade 3.15%).
Open
Mountain
View
Storm Peak
Challenge
Dirt service road that allows access for non Bike Park rider to access
Creekside trail.
Closed
Singletrack with numerous switchbacks and 12” treadw idth in areas (av g.
grade 9.28%, max grade 21%).
Singletrack trail that leav es ski area boundary , connecting to US Forest
Serv ice's Continental Divide Trail.
Challenging trail with steep terrain, sharp sw itchbacks and rugged trail
conditions (av g. grade 9%).
Closed
Closed
Dirt serv ice road, most direct route to Valley View (av g. grade 4.86%).
Extremely challenging ride to top of Continental Div ide including steep terrain,
sharp switchbacks and rugged trail conditions mostly on dirt service road (av g.
grade 10.06%, max grade 12.1%).
Primarily singletrack to ski area base including cross-country style, rolling
terrain, switchbacks and uphill/dow nhill sections (av g. grade 6.11%, max grade
11.78%).
Closed
Single track, connecting Pete's and Sunshine (av g. grade 4%).
Closed
Start/finish at top of gondola, varied singletrack/serv ice road (av g. grade
Open
0.69%).
Challenging, more difficult singletrack through Sunshine Bowl (avg. grade 4.6%,
max grade10.06%).
Closed
MOUNTAIN SERVICE ROADS
The following trails are Mountain Service Roads. Expect vehicle traffic, bikers and hikers.
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Why Not
Road
21
n/a
3 Miles
NO DH
Bikes
Chisholm
Trail
3H
n/a
1.6 Miles
Multi-Use
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MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAILS
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The following trails are for hiking only.
Steamboat Resort operates under a special use permit on the Routt National
Forest. Enjoy and protect this unique natural resource.
CHRISTIE PEAK
Lifts operate in Winter only
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Thunderhead
Hiking Trail
Vista Nature
Trail
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Service road and trail for UPHILL biking and two-w ay hiking and horseback
riding. Watch for vehicles.
A challenging hike from top of gondola to Four Points Hut (9.716 feet) on service
road. Bikes may be encountered along this entire trail.
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1H
3.8 Miles
Hiking only
2H
0.8 Miles
Hiking only gravel path that is relatively flat and handicap accessible. Second portion is dirt,
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Trail starts at either top or bottom of gondola. 2,180 v ertical feet gain/loss during
this moderately rugged single track mountain hike.
Begins/ends at top of gondola, including first section which is wide, graded
single track. Bikes prohibited.
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Closed
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Open