Dakota Ridge Trail

Lakewood · Colorado

2.7 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

30 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Double Black

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Conditions

Cloudy
87°
66°
87°
17 mph
Gust25 mph
5:51 AM
8:23 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

1.1 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours9% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 2 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Friday

a high near 91°F, little expected rain, 19% rain chance, winds near 20 mph

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Dakota Ridge Trail is a 2.7-mile mountain bike trail near Lakewood, Colorado. RidePal marks it as a double black diamond trail with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 30 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Lakewood rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Lakewood.

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Lakewood is one of the mountain biking hubs in Colorado, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Dakota Ridge Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Surface

Dirt

Technical Rating

Double Black Diamond

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Dakota Ridge Trail FAQ

Where is Dakota Ridge Trail?

Dakota Ridge Trail is a mountain bike trail near Lakewood, Colorado. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Dakota Ridge Trail?

Dakota Ridge Trail is 2.7 miles long, rated double black diamond, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 30 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Dakota Ridge Trail?

Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 91°F, little expected rain, 19% rain chance, winds near 20 mph.

What other mountain bike trails are near Dakota Ridge Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Lakewood include Rooney Valley Trail, Village Ride, Red Rocks Trail, Overlook Trail, Overlook Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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