From a front range riding perspective our trails are quite sandy with copious sections of jagged rocks thrown which make for a really challenging experience. The only real dirt we get is WAY up on the divide and in the high mountains where late season snow is the norm.
The exception being the Enchanted Forest of Golden in the Apex trail system. Loamy damp soil inhabits this north facing slope deep in the trees. Some solid jumps, drops, and gnarly roots make for a startling contrast to the Apex trail just 75 yards to the north in the sunny valley. Its 1.3 miles. Just long enough to forget where I am. And close enough to Apex to make lapping it choice.
