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Active Pursuits: Mountain Biking
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The town of Crested Butte claims to be the mountain-biking capital of Colorado, but Telluride, Vail, and Durango are also top spots for fat-tire explorations. Those planning to go mountain biking in western Colorado can receive a free trail map by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Colorado Plateau Mountain-Bike Trail Association, P.O. Box 4602, Grand Junction, CO 81502 (tel. 970/241-9561).
The Colorado Trail is also open to mountain bikers. Riding the entire 500 miles--it takes at least 4 weeks--is easily the state's top mountain-bike adventure, but you can join or leave the trail at almost any point. One easily accessible stretch runs 24 miles from Copper Mountain Ski Resort to Tennessee Pass, crossing 12,280-foot Elk Ridge and descending into the ghost town of Camp Hale. On the trail, bikers yield to hikers and equestrians, and must detour around designated wilderness areas. For information, contact the Colorado Trail Foundation.
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