Reviewed by: CBRider ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Farris Creek is no longer a beginner trail. Just after the first easy climb in the description the trail has been re-routed to avoid private property. The trail as it is now is difficult, mainly a steady uphill climb with miles and miles of rock problems if you ride from Brush Creek to Cement Creek. If you are in the mood for a very challenging uphill ascent with some sections of hike-a-bike this trail has some sick spots. Weekend warriors and people just looking to get a feel for Crested Butte biking should try something easier. (I know dirt bikers that hike a lot of this trail as it is now.)

Recommended Route:
For very techincal downhill ride from Cement Creek and save yourself some wind, or ride from Brush Creek first and then turn around when the trail intersects Walrod Gulch Trail.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
All

Reviewed by: Don ,  Cross Country Rider , from Denver

Summary:
Just wanted to give this trail some props as the other two reviews did not seem to do it any justice. Rode it this spring during an early morning ride. I was the only one on the trail so if you like the feeling of being out in the middle of nowhere, you can get that here. The initial climb will get your heart rate pumping...not more than a mile though. After that, lots of double track in the middle of a huge meadow with great views and cool breezes to make the gradual climb (several miles) unnoticeable. It was rutted out some and quite wet in some sections but I like the mud. The downhill portion through the aspens was fun and technical enough to get your but over the rear wheel. Two creek crossings that at the time were knee deep. Even spotted several deer throughout the ride. Took me less than two hours inclusive of a couple photo ops and I am not in that good of shape. Take it for what it is worth, but I like the ride because if you are getting into CB or leaving that day (as I was), you can ride it that same day.

Recommended Route:
Start at trailhead off Brush Creek just south of CB. It's beyond a golf course along a dirt road near a bunch of horse pastures.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Upper Loop for the colors and Teocali just because

Reviewed by: DaFeld , from Minneapolis

Summary:
We rode it in late summer and honestly, it wasn't worth the effort. If you are from CB and NEED some variety, then by all means, check it out. But if, like us, you only go to CB once a year, you'd be much better off riding Strand one more time, or go for the gusto and hit Teocalli again. The trail started with a long slow grunt up some double track, which I would estimate at about 5 miles. It took a long time, was torn up by the cows and wasn't all that fun. Of course, the meadow valley was beautiful, but not exciting in the least. Once the trail turned to single track, it was alright, but like I said, not worth the effort. A little rolling and then a descent, similar to Strand, about 1.5 -2 miles long.

Recommended Route:
Do Strand instead.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
401, Teocalli, Strand...

Reviewed by: rufus , from Boulder, CO

Summary:
Good little grunt up from Brush Creek, rolls for a while and then descends steeply through the trees. Can be pretty swampy later in the fall and seems to get ripped up by motorcycles. If it is dry, the downhill is great, otherwise, you can spends lots of time sliding down roots. Often dead quiet, I have been all alone once I pass the turn for Strand Hill. For CB, it is a middle of the road trail, nowhere the climb that 401, Teo or other require, but steep enough to keep your attention.

Recommended Route:
Up from Brush past Strand and around the mountain

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Strand Hill, 401, Teo