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Highlands

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Length
1.7 mimiles
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701'
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Trail bed has extensive ice coverage. Expect very slick conditions.

Highlands trail is an admirable poster child for new-school sustainable singletrack, carved like a slithering rattlesnake out of the hillsides between the bottom of Bob’s trail and the beginning of Corrals trail, and forming a great loop with those trails. Most of Highlands is a moderate, steady climb or descent, with corners for days. But there’s one section where the trail picks up a piece of legacy singletrack and plunges steeply to the creek. That means either way you travel, you’ll have some moments of pain and some moments of giddy delight.

Recent Trail Reports

  • pneisen March 12, 2020 at 12:19 pmHighlands was in great shape this morning.
  • pneisen April 21, 2019 at 3:53 pmIn really good shape. Just a couple of puddles near the top.
  • pbarlazyw January 7, 2019 at 9:16 pmEarly morning rides and hikes would be best, 1 or 2 questionable spots on the trail after noon.
  • pneisen October 29, 2018 at 5:39 pmTrail was open on 10/27, but the entrance has been moved to be off of the Bob's trailhead.
  • DeputyHardtail October 23, 2018 at 8:44 amLower section is closed from the culdesac. Sign indicates that you should go around to the Urban Connection.
  • Tim Ronsse August 22, 2018 at 8:29 pmThat's what they do best.
  • rocketman August 22, 2018 at 3:06 pmRtR ruined by adding a bridge at the creek crossing.
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Trail Reports Highlands

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  1. pneisen says:
    March 12, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    Highlands was in great shape this morning.

  2. pneisen says:
    April 21, 2019 at 3:53 pm

    In really good shape. Just a couple of puddles near the top.

  3. pbarlazyw says:
    January 7, 2019 at 9:16 pm

    Early morning rides and hikes would be best, 1 or 2 questionable spots on the trail after noon.

  4. pneisen says:
    October 29, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    Trail was open on 10/27, but the entrance has been moved to be off of the Bob’s trailhead.

  5. DeputyHardtail says:
    October 23, 2018 at 8:44 am

    Lower section is closed from the culdesac. Sign indicates that you should go around to the Urban Connection.

  6. rocketman says:
    August 22, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    RtR ruined by adding a bridge at the creek crossing.

    1. Tim Ronsse says:
      August 22, 2018 at 8:29 pm

      That’s what they do best.

  7. heavy_braker says:
    May 16, 2018 at 4:25 pm

    Perfect conditions today after recent light rains.

  8. pgombert says:
    March 8, 2018 at 10:25 am

    Hiked Bob’s -> Urban -> Highland loop today at 9:30 AM. Trails are 99% dry and in great shape.

    1. mabrew says:
      March 24, 2018 at 2:32 pm

      Couple of small muddy spots. Creek is flowing nicely so prepare to get wet.

  9. oldmanhair says:
    March 6, 2018 at 8:45 pm

    Hit it at 5pm. Had to get off and walk my bike in a few spots. Some huge muddy ruts. Trail looks like it got worked today. Probably good if it’s frozen.

  10. heavy_braker says:
    March 3, 2018 at 11:03 am

    In great shape today, all dry and no mud.

  11. 208Hunter says:
    February 28, 2018 at 6:57 am

    Corrals is covered with a layer of packed snow. Not a bad option for when the lower trails turn into soup.

  12. scottbikes says:
    February 2, 2018 at 7:31 am

    Highlands is clear and dry.
    Corrals is clear (for sure) from highlands to Bob’s
    Bob’s is clear and dry with creek crossings.

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