The trail takes of from the Mesa Lakes area and wanders through aspens and meadows
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We ran into the biggest porcupine I've ever seen!
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After just 3 miles you'll find yourself at the top of the Take Four quad. From there you can keep riding West Bench or head down our service road. Just have a shuttle if this is your plan!
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The view from Equalizer
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The ride down our service road (3 miles top to bottom)
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The view from Midway
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Unfortunately the high winds have blown a lot of the leaves off, but it's still pretty and a great time for one more weekend on the mesa!
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