Review Date
May 27, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: ianplummer ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
I really love this trail. I agree with the last review. This trail can be technical depending on the route you take. When you come down the Sisters trail some of the switch backs envolved are very tight. There are also some sections of this trail that requires a ride over three to four foot rocks or small cliffs. This trail is not technical if you stick to some of the extremity trails. A friend of mine and myself did this loop three time today we were having so much fun.

Recommended Route:
From the parking lot on Buffalo Park Road, take the sisters trail up a little ways, hang a left on Ponderosa trail, hang a right on Sister trail and loop back to the Ponderosa trail. Repeat several times. This loop only takes a little while but it is a blast.

Review Date
June 26, 2005

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

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5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: lusdawg ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I keep reading that this trail is for beginner to intermediate riders only ... well, I disagree. I don't think that these people have taken the "Sisters Trail". This trail is immensely technical if you start from the lower parking lot and do the Sisters Trail loop. You'll definitely get an anaerobic workout in this trail loop with all the rocks, roots, waterbars, and technical switchbacks during climbs. Overall, Alderfer/3 Sisters has a little bit of everything. Not only does it have the technical Sisters Trail, but it also has the East and West Evergreen trails that you can take to the top for a nice, steady climb that is technical in spots. I believe that 3 Sisters has sections for all levels, whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or expert rider. I would not consider my self an expert rider, but I am definitely a strong intermediate with knowledge enough to know that the previous reviewers must not have ridden the Sisters Trail itself.

Recommended Route:
From the lower lot, climb the Sisters Trail and then explore the area. Check out Brothers, Ponderosa, Hidden Fawn, and the others. Then make your way across the street for a long-ish climb up the West or East Evergreen Trail all the way to the top for a fantastic view and a moderately aerobic workout.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Elk Meadow, White Ranch, Mount Falcon, Lair O' the Bear

Review Date
February 13, 2005

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: blt ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
good trail all things considered. all the different trails can be ridden in one day. there is a new trail spur that few people know about. (I hope I'm letting the cat out of the bag)

It's called Dedisse Trail. It climbs a good 800-1000 ft. or so it feels like. What I do know is park in Dedisse Park which is about 1 mile north of Evergreen lake and then grab the single track from there. It will drop down on to the road by the golf course then start climbing next to the course. it gets pretty steep but butter smooth. about 2 mile sinto the climb it connects with Hiden Fawn trail on the north-east side of 3 sisters park.

Recommended Route:
Start in Dedisse Park, climb to Hidden Fawn Trail, clockwise. Then onto more climbing at Evergreen mtn. Trail West. At this point, drop down or continue to climb to Summit trail. from here pick and chose the downhill but lookout for hikers!~ MAP! http://www.jeffco.us/ext/dpt/comm_res/openspac/images/aldermp.pdf

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Jefferson County does a great job building and maintaining their trails. They are true ambassadors to the sport of mtn. biking in the front range!

JeffCo MAP's
http://www.jeffco.us/ext/dpt/comm_res/openspac/leadpg2.htm

Review Date
September 11, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a year

Reviewed by: Fischman ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
There is some sweet singletrack here. This may be the ideal intermediate ride: a good climb, just enough technical to keep the newbies away, and some rip-snorting downhill through the woods. Can be crowded, so go early to have a free ride.

Recommended Route:
Go clockwise from the parking lot and stay on the outer loop. Be sure to take the spur to the top of the peak.

Review Date
August 20, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

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5.00 of 5, 1 votes