0.0 Ride from the lot across the road to CR 200, following the sign to Marshall Pass.
0.6 Cross Poncha Creek on a one-lane bridge. Continue to the right on CR 200 following the sign pointing to Marshall Pass via the railroad grade.
1.0 Pass the road to Beaver Creek and check out the interesting stonework on the left.
1.8 Stop at the intersection and look for cars. Continue straight on CR 200.
3.3 Look west for an amazing view of the Sangre de Cristo range.
3.6 Ride straight on CR 200, following the signs to Marshall Pass.
4.1 Great overlook of O’Haver Lake downhill to the left.
5.9 Turn left on the unmarked but obvious singletrack leading downhill. Marshall Pass Road continues to the left, and you’ll see an unofficial camping spot on the right side of the road. If you pass the sign for Grays Creek you’ve gone just a bit too far. The wide and smooth singletrack presents no technical challenges and follows a nice route through aspen and pine forest.
7.3 The singletrack ends at a gate. Go around the gate and ride to the right on the dirt road through the O’Haver Lake Campground. There are pit toilets here.
7.5 Pedal out of the campground and down some switchbacks.
7.9 Intersection with another dirt road. Turn right on CR 200. This is the same road you pedaled on the first part of the loop. Follow the sign to Poncha Creek.
9.0 Stay on CR 200 as it turns left and crosses the one-lane bridge over Poncha Creek.
9.7 Finish the ride at the Shirley Site Angling Parking. You are ready for the big time!