Trail Detail

Dakota Ridge Trail

Lakewood · Colorado

Route

2.7 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

30 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Double Black Diamond

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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.

Mountain Biking in Lakewood

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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Conditions

Partly Cloudy
63°
62°
83°
26 mph
Gust44 mph
5:46 AM
8:07 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

12% top-layer soil moisture77°F surface soil temperature

This week has snow in the forecast, so expect freeze-thaw swings and check local guidance before riding.

Best Window This Week

Wednesday

a high near 66°F, little expected rain, 34% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

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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?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Wednesday because a high near 66°F, little expected rain, 34% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Dakota Ridge Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Lakewood include Overlook Trail, Overlook Trail, Prairie Plunge, Mount Carbon Loop, Fisherman's Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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