Purgatory Mountain Biking!

The Mountain Biking in Purgatory is perfect for all types! From a simple, stable ride to a small establishment down the road on a unpaved path to a strenuous, expert ride that was part of a competition. They got a wide range of difficulties so choose the one you think is best for you, don't over do yourself now. The trail I rode was known as "Paul's Park Loop" which was about 6.4 Miles with about a 2/5 up incline and then down hill from there. It's really rough in the last part, remember, broke my clavicle, so be careful and ride safely. Rocks are everywhere on the trail and drop offs are left and right. Surprises are, of course, surprising so make sure it doesn't surprise too much and be vigilant about them. To make it down to the bottom the funnest way, go on the Diggler trail! I loved it even with the freshly broken clavicle! It's the best way to go down, practically only. Here is a map of the trails:

Here is the descriptions of each trail. Read wisely and plan! Planning is very important and I highly recommend that you ride with at least one other person for safety purposes. Helmets are also required, people! No arguing now, it's for your own good. Who cares how you look when riding up that mountain. No matter what, you'll look bad ass! Prices range are as follow:

Mountain Bike Uplift

Take your bike with you to the top and access over 50 miles of bike trails, from scenic novice loops to the challenging 1990 World Mt. Bike Championship Trail. Perfect for exploring the spectacular Hermosa Valley, or getting in some screaming downhill.  We urge our guests to always RIDE WITH A PARTNER and wear a helmet. And don't forget your camera!

2011 Summer Activities
Weekends and Holidays: May 28th - June 5th
Open Daily: June 10th - August 21st
Weekends and Holidays: August 27th - September 25th

Single Uplift $8
All-day Uplift $25

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Mountain Bike Rentals - Adult Basic

2 hours	$30
half day	$40
full day	$50
full day uplift add-on	$25
one uplift	$8

Kids

2 hours	$15
half day	$20
one uplift	$8
full day	$25
all day uplift add-on	$25
Add Ons-
Helmet	$5 per day. Required.

Prices from http://www.durangomountainresort.com/uplift/ 

When deciding on how long you want to rent, think about your personal level. Make sure you're not up too long that injury can occur and they won't look for you for another 6 hours or too little that they worry about you when really you're just enjoying yourself. It's a way to save money if you choose correctly and also to warn them if something does go wrong. For the lift ticket, I would just buy the one time use if you're just gonna bike that day, it saves a bundle as you can see. 


It's a great thing to do and believe me when I say it! It's actually not too expensive and it's even good for you! Try it and then tell me how it was cause I bet you'll have the same reaction ;)


Happy Adventures!
Alex "Vegas" Roberts


P.S. To see some pictures of the bike ride, check the "Pictures" page and find the [Biking; Purgatory, Durango, Colorado] tag on each picture!