Trestle Bike Park — Attraction in Winter Park

I would give the trails a solid 4 star rating, they would be 5 star, but the braking bumps are in bad need of repair going into a lot of the berms. I'm sure they will get fixed in the off season, but for now, they are pretty rough. We rented bikes while we were there, my Trek Session 8 was awesome, however my son got a Giant Glory with a bent pedal and crank arm. We didn't notice until we were at the top of the lift ready to make our first run. He was able to use the bike in the condition it was in, but for as much as they charge, it should have been caught/repaired by one of their "bike techs". I would give my rental bike 5 stars and his 3 stars because of this. Now let's talking booking and value; the lady taking our reservation didn't know the difference between a downhill bike and an enduro bike and became hostile when I tried to explain to her I wanted to rent an appropriate size DOWNHILL bike for both me and my son, not an enduro bike (I could have brought my own). They didn't ask our height and weight when we reserved the bikes, so they were just gambling on whether they would have the right size and spring options when we arrived. We ultimately ended up getting real downhill bikes, but with the issues mentioned above. I give the reservation/customer service 2 stars. Finally, let's rate them for value. I brought all of own helmets and pads, but was not able to rent just the bikes as the helmet and pads are "included in the package price", although you can rent helmet and pads separately for $45 a day. The rental rate of $154 does not include any damage to the bike, whether it was like that when you got it or not. If they want to blame you for damage they didn't catch on the last inspection (like the bent crank arm) you have to pay the full replacement price (and they charge your credit card on file) UNLESS you take the additional $30 insurance per bike. All in all it ends up costing about double the advertised price by the time you pay booking fees, taxes, trip insurance and accidental damage insurance. BE WARNED, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR ANYTHING.

I spend A LOT of time at this bike park. It has some amazing riding, it's my favorite park and my favorite place to ride based on the trail variety and terrain. I get a season pass every year and generally get 10+ days a year riding there.

That said, the politics here are getting incredibly frustrating. The fact that they won't let you try on the clothing in the store, but allow you to buy it, go outside, immediately try it on, and then return it if it doesn't fit demonstrates without a doubt that their reaction is strictly political, and not actually about safety.

They demand people wear masks in a socially distanced outdoor line, all while the person demanding it has his nose hanging out of his own mask; again, politics, not safety. They expect you to put a mask on in line even if your face is covered by your helmet; again, politics, not safety. It saddens me that the resort management is so dedicated to politics, and not safety, that their irrational response is making the park less enjoyable. This last weekend, a lifty stopped the lift because a ~10 year old child didn't have their mask on at the pick-up point, 3 feet after which they can take the mask off; again, politics not safety. The same lifty let an even smaller kid get drug 30 feet out dangling from his bike on the lift before he finally stopped the lift.

Not only are the politics bad, but the resort as a whole is really poorly run. They don't manage it well, from the trail building/maintenance to the lodging. They keep adding new runs while they haven't touched the bottom part in years. All of the runs that get you to the base are so worn down having not been touched in years that they are even fun to ride.

It's unfortunate that the riding is so good here and that there're few alternatives, so you're either stuck just accepting their political impositions or limiting your riding. I already bought my season pass and I will definitely ride, but I will make it a goal to spend much less money on the actual resort.

5 starts for the actual riding, 1 star for the politics, 1 star for the management, averages...

Are you tired of biking uphill but enjoy the thrill of downhill? If so, then located in Winter Park, Colorado, Trestle Bike Park is just for you.It is a lift-served bike park.I believe I am qualified to write a review because I have been mountain biking for several years, and I have done similar lift-served bike parks at other places. I heard about Trestle from many friends and how great it was. My first reason for recommendation is that it offers a lot of terrain; nearby bike park Granby Ranch only has 24 trails and one lift, while Trestle offers 63 trails and 3 lifts. My second reason is convenience to Denver; it's only one hour and thirty-two minutes away. Making it perfect for day trips, another benefit is that it is well before Idaho Springs (a town notorious for traffic). My final reason for recommending this experience is its superiority to the other popular bike park, Breckenridge. From my experience, I found it to be crowded due to the excessive amount of tourists and other mountain activities. Another critical issue with Breckenridge is that the lifts all start at the base, meaning that you are forced to battle the crowds at the base every time you wish to go up. As Trestle has two lifts on the mountain. I would recommend this experience to a novice biker with experience mountain biking beforehand. Due to the amount of advance trails. Some things to know are that the opening dates can vary for the season.The location is Winter Park resort. The ticket price is $70 USD. Season passes are offered. You should buy one if you are going for more than one week.I would not go on a holiday weekend due to heavy...