Betasso Link Trail
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The Betasso Link Trail is a short steep climb that's most often used when riding to or from Betasso from Boulder. To get to it, either ride up the Boulder Creek Path to where it dead ends at Fourmile Canyon and then jump onto Boulder Canyon Drive (Highway 119), or park at the head of the trail just before the tunnel on Boulder Canyon Drive.
It's 1 1/4 miles uphill - all uphill, steep, and very technical. The initial section follows the old water treatment pipeline, and is wide - but not easy. It's nearly always a loose & sandy, and has several significant technical areas. And did we mention steep? Once the trail leaves the old pipeline allighnment, it gets far more narrow, and has numerous tight switchbacks. and eventually climbs to and crosses Betasso Road. Shortly after, the trail ends at the Canyon Loop Trail. Heed the directional arrow, and continue your ride.
While this trail technically could be ridden as a downhill shuttle, we highly recommend against doing so for two reasons: 1) this is a heavily used trail close to town and you're going to cause a stress to others with your downhill gear, and 2) the trail isn't that hard and you look a little foolish trying to play downhiller on a trail this uninspiring.
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Completely dry!
Hard packed, dry, and fast. Some work has been done to smooth out the trail from previous erosion.
More work being done on the Betasso Link making the trail very soft and unrideable in places. Not sure when it will be done, but might want to check out 4-mile link instead
From boulderbma via Twitter: Canyon Link trail getting a face lift at Betasso, consider using Four Mile Link to avoid trail construction. #boco_trails
From BocoWildWork via Twitter: Thanks to the SMBA riders and CU Summer Study students who worked on the Betasso Link trail today. #boco_trails http://t.co/Y6FSARlz
From BOCONature via Twitter: If you are looking for a new trail to hike, try the newly opened Four Mile Link trail which has lots of shade. #BoCo_Trails #hike
From BOCONature via Twitter: Took a hike on the new Fourmile Link trail this morning. What a nice shady trail for a hot day. #boco_trails http://t.co/fER3Sjxs
From RangerFowler via Twitter: Fourmile Link Trail at Betasso Preserve is now officially open. Come on up! Remember no bikes on Wednesday and Saturday! #BoCo_Trails
From RangerFowler via Twitter: Fourmile Link Trail ribbon cutting tomorrow at 3. See you there! #BoCo_Trails
From RangerFowler via Twitter: 2 days till the Fourmile Link trail opens at Betasso Preserve. Always nice to add some more miles to a hike or ride! #BoCo_Trails