In 1953, M.C. Escher dazzled the eyes with Relativity. With this piece of mathematical art, Escher explored 3 sources of gravity which continues to amaze the eye and perhaps can somehow explain the path to school was uphill both ways!
Centennial Cone by most accounts is a long and strenuous ride and like the M.C. Escher drawing, it feels uphill in both directions. Of course that's just an illusion, Centennial Cone offers up some of the best and most rideable downhill singletrack in the area but the climbs feel long and of course the descents feel "Relatively" short.
Our group started at the Mayhem Gulch trailhead just off Hwy 6 or Clear Creek Canyon Road. Quick tip; get there early to grab a parking spot, before 8:00 am if possible and be prepared to lather up with your choice of SPF because there isn't a lot of cover but the scenery is awesome!
Our route cleared just over 16 miles on well maintained and often loose singletrack. It can get busy on weekends and there are a ton of blind turns so keep your speed in check, sliding a rear tire on those narrow ledges is one sensation you won't soon forget.
Centennial Cone isn't for everyone, you'll need more endurance than skill and a light bike wouldn't hurt either. Click here for the trail profile and give the Cone a try, you'll be so glad you did.
Thanks for clicking in and I hope to see you on the trail.
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