Union Valley Bike Trail:
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Description:
The Union Valley Bike Trail is a two-lane, paved route that connects the campgrounds on the east side of Union Valley Reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest. The trail skirts the shores of the reservoir between Jones Fork and Wench Creek campgrounds. The trail offers a non-motorized way for campers to access Jones Fork and Wench Creek.

The forested trail offers glimpses of Union Valley, which is now a reservoir; low water in late summer makes for a receded shoreline. Interpretive signs tell about Union Valley and its water resources.

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Parking & Trail Access:
To access parking for the trail, take Icehouse Road and follow the signs west toward the reservoir.

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Reviews: [1 trail ratings]
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Fun ride
By mattlc1@hotmail.com in October, 2011
I thought this trail was fun and the scenery was beautiful. There are two campgrounds accessable only by this trail and they are both very nice and I can't wait to camp there when they open up again next year. Quite a bit of up and down, but the trail itself is two lane bike path pavement so the overall ride was not very tiring. It is a reservoir so towards the end of summer the water levels can be pretty low and therefore the lake isn't as pretty, but I think in early summer it must be beautiful and I'm sure there are lots of people who go out and use this trail.
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Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Jones Fork Campground to Wench Creek Campground, Eldorado National Forest
Counties: El Dorado
Trail Length: 5.8 miles
Trail Category: Greenway/Non-RT
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Fishing, Wheelchair Accessible, Mountain Biking, Walking
TrailLink ID: 6518007

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