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Optimized Training Routes for the Vapor Trail 125

Antero / Little Browns / Colorado Trail

This route  starts and finishes at Aid 1 of the Vapor Trail. You’ll get to preview  parts of the Vapor Trail 125 course, but you’ll also get in some time at  high altitude, hike-a-bike, steep climbing and technical singletrack.  This ride dishes out a big descending reward for all the climbing on the  front half. Pack an extra lung, this 

This route  starts and finishes at Aid 1 of the Vapor Trail. You’ll get to preview  parts of the Vapor Trail 125 course, but you’ll also get in some time at  high altitude, hike-a-bike, steep climbing and technical singletrack.  This ride dishes out a big descending reward for all the climbing on the  front half. Pack an extra lung, this one tops out at 13,100 ft.

Distance: 22-miles
Elevation Gain: 5,100 ft
Max Altitude: 13,100 ft
Est. Time to Complete: 4-6 hours

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Continental Divide Trail / Crest Trail / Fooses Creek

Mile for mile, this route is a 30-mile mini version of the Vapor Trail 125. It’s raw rugged and has some of the most amazing trails in Chaffee and  Gunnison counties. You’ll once again get to preview parts of the Vapor  Trail 125 course, get in some time at high altitude, hike-a-bike, steep climbing, and technical singletrack. This ride d

Mile for mile, this route is a 30-mile mini version of the Vapor Trail 125. It’s raw rugged and has some of the most amazing trails in Chaffee and  Gunnison counties. You’ll once again get to preview parts of the Vapor  Trail 125 course, get in some time at high altitude, hike-a-bike, steep climbing, and technical singletrack. This ride dishes out big singletrack rewards for the work you’ll put in. Miles 5-8.5 will be the brunt of your hike-a-bike, but with jaw-dropping views to distract you.

Distance: 31 miles
Elevation Gain: 5,050 ft
Max Altitude: 12,600 ft
Est. Time to Complete: 4-6 hours

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Alpine Tunnel / Continental Divide Trail / St Elmo

Alpine Tunnel / Continental Divide Trail / St Elmo

This route is the shortest in our training series, but short doesn’t mean easy.  You’ll once again get to experience parts of the VT125 course. Put your tires and hike-a-bike shoes on some of the best singletrack the  Continental Divide Trail offers between the Canadian and Mexican borders. Start this route early to ensure parking and bea

This route is the shortest in our training series, but short doesn’t mean easy.  You’ll once again get to experience parts of the VT125 course. Put your tires and hike-a-bike shoes on some of the best singletrack the  Continental Divide Trail offers between the Canadian and Mexican borders. Start this route early to ensure parking and beat weekend motorized traffic and afternoon storms.
Distance: 23 miles
Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft
Max Altitude: 12,320 ft
Est. Time to Complete: 3-5 hours

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