Papa Smurf

Trail Overview

Papa Smurf is a 1.5-mile modified version of the old, lesser-known trail on Sand Mountain, "Smurfette." Nestled between Front Range and The Fallen are ledges, waterfalls, and ravines that make up Papa Smurf. Some of the obstacles have no bypasses, resulting in an 8 out of 10 trail rating. The trail starts at Fenceline Road, drops down, and cuts across the finish line of the Front Range trail. The trail then crosses a challenging rock ravine that requires total commitment to climb to the top. Shortly after climbing out of the ravine, you'll encounter fun and challenging waterfalls on the section of the trail formally called "Smurfette." The trail pops out next to the famous obstacle, "The Chute," and drops down into what is typically used as a connector trail towards the entrance to The Fallen. From here, you double back up the hill to follow a challenging wash back to the top of the ridge to finish the trail. After completing the trail, head north to "The Chute" plateau and quickly run up the obstacle to end the day.

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Difficulty

The trail consists of rock, sand, and considerable slickrock with many steps exceeding 48". Steep inclines and declines are prevalent. Enhanced off-road equipment is required including locking devices (front & rear), minimum 35" tires, maximum vehicle ground clearance, and tow hooks. A winch is desirable. Excellent driving skills are required. Vehicle mechanical or body damage is likely. Rollover possibilities exist.

History

Papa Smurf was created by adding an additional 1 mile to the existing "Smurfette" and renaming the trail in 2022 and was first run as part of Trail Hero 2022.

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