Argos Trail – Apex Trail loop from Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

Mountain biking trails

Argos Trail – Apex Trail loop from Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

Hard

4.8

(8153)

12,895

riders

Argos Trail – Apex Trail loop from Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

02:13

19.5km

640m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 14.7 km for 4.23 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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468 m

Argos Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Argos Trail is open to cyclists on every day and also there are no longer direction restrictions. It's a beautiful trail in either directon: pure fun and not difficult at all.

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678 m

Argos Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great flowy trails open to hikers and cyclists. Non-technical, so great for fast trail running!

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681 m

Argos Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great trail with switchbacks and very well maintained surface!

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4.82 km

Grubstake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Grubstake Trail offers a range of views of Downtown Denver and takes you to the top of Indian Mountain!

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8.86 km

Apex Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Apex Trail is ridable in both directions on all days. When you use Apex Trail as a connector to get to Enchanted Forest Trail keep in mind that you can ride the latter only on even numbered days.

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12.2 km

Lookout Mountain Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The nature center provides a place to rest in the shade, but more importantly, on a hot day has an outdoor water fountain and restrooms.

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15.4 km

Enchanted Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Since September 2020 cyclists are only allowed to ride Enchanted Forest Trail on even calendar dates. And in addition: The trail can only be ridden in one direction (downhill towards …

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16.6 km