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Sally Barber Road
Mountain Biking Trail
Moderate
5.25 mi
649 ft
The perfect place to introduce a beginner to the world of fat biking.
The Sally Barber Road is off limits to motor vehicle traffic in the winter, making it one of the most popular venues for human powered winter recreation in Breckenridge. From snowshoeing to nordic skiing to fat biking, everybody can enjoy Sally Barber Road. The route is very straightforward. The road climbs moderately to a summit at Sally Barber Mine, and then descends down the opposite side. Most people will choose to travel this road as an out-and-back route, so if you don’t want to climb back up the hill, it’s best to turn around at the mine at the top. The views from the mine are simply stunning! If you want to stop, take a few photos, and eat lunch, this is the place to do it. Take some time to walk around and check out the historic mining machinery spread around the hilltop and in the woods… if it isn’t buried. There are very few places in Colorado like Sally Barber where you can take in so many historical artifacts. The popularity of the road helps keep it packed down and easy to travel. You also have the peace of mind that somebody else will come along if you happen to experience issues while out in the mountains. However, this popularity can be a double-edged sword: if you’re looking for solitude, you’d best look elsewhere. Written by Greg Heil
The Sally Barber Road is off limits to motor vehicle traffic in the winter, making it one of the most popular venues for human powered winter recreation in Breckenridge. From snowshoeing to nordic skiing to fat biking, everybody can enjoy Sally Barber Road. The route is very straightforward. The road climbs moderately to a summit at Sally Barber Mine, and then descends down the opposite side. Most people will choose to travel this road as an out-and-back route, so if you don’t want to climb back up the hill, it’s best to turn around at the mine at the top. The views from the mine are simply stunning! If you want to stop, take a few photos, and eat lunch, this is the place to do it. Take some time to walk around and check out the historic mining machinery spread around the hilltop and in the woods… if it isn’t buried. There are very few places in Colorado like Sally Barber where you can take in so many historical artifacts. The popularity of the road helps keep it packed down and easy to travel. You also have the peace of mind that somebody else will come along if you happen to experience issues while out in the mountains. However, this popularity can be a double-edged sword: if you’re looking for solitude, you’d best look elsewhere. Written by Greg Heil
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallie Barber, gate to gate ascent | 1.30 mi | 269 ft | 3.9% |
| Down Sally Barber | 1.15 mi | -338 ft | -5.6% |
| Sally Barber Rd climb (from Fr Gulch Rd) | 1.13 mi | 358 ft | 5.9% |
| Sally Barber West | 2.48 mi | 377 ft | 0.9% |
| Top of Turk's to top of Sally Barber | 0.98 mi | 308 ft | 6.0% |
| Sallie Barber, gate to gate descent | 1.33 mi | -236 ft | -3.4% |
| Sallie Barber, whoop section descent | 0.41 mi | -210 ft | -9.5% |