Sharptail Ridge/Roxborough State Park - Snow Filled Trails

I got the opportunity to run with some more fast folks Saturday morning. So how did I get ready for this run you ask? By rolling my ankle the day before along a snow covered sidewalk that magically ended without me knowing about.

WA put out the invite to meet up on some trails I never knew existed. The meeting spot would be the Sharptail Ridge Trailhead just east of Roxborough State Park.

Pulling into the parking lot at 7am, WA and JP were waiting patiently. Soon after SJ came cruising in. From the start, the trails were covered in snow and it was obvious any distance we tackled would make for one hell of a work out. The morning temps felt cold initially but were extremely comfortable.

Now I have no idea when we exited the Sharptail Ridge area and ventured into Roxborough but the views were just amazing the whole time.


The snow was untracked and got really deep as we ventured further west. It made for tough running as we headed uphill but the downhill sections were a blast.

(SJ on the left and JP camera blocking WA on the right)

After some time, we made it to the high point of the run. Carpenter Peak. Even with a low ceiling, the views along the front range were magnificent.

From here we headed down some great single track which led to me taking a huge digger and getting my bell rung. I think a small animal took out my legs.

I was mentally strong today, just really enjoying the day out. However my running was just out of sync. I wasn't tired or fatigured, but the whole body was just tight. Not sure why. WA on the other hand was crusing with his new found trust in them microspikes. JP, other then farting in my face (or did he step on a duck?) was strong as usual. SJ, along with having one of the cooler last names, was just smooth.

It was a great time out with these three. Gotta thank them all for getting after it this morning and letting me tag along. Mileage was something just over 15 miles within a 2 hour 45 minute-ish timeframe.