A breathtaking view of Horsethief Bench as the trails rolls off into the distance.
The turnoff from Mary's Loop down to the start of Horsethief.
A brave rider trying the Horsethief Bench drop-in.
The trail skirts the red rock cliffs that rise over 100 feet overhead.
A nice slickrock feature before you get to the Colorado.
Almost looks like Moab.
Speed is your friend down here.
College trail clubs come here to ride from all over the state; this group takes classes in Steamboat.
The beautiful S curve at Horsethief.
The tracks here are full of sandy patches, so watch your traction.
In the top left portion of the frame you can see the cliff that is the edge of Mary's Loop.
The Colorado River sprawls out below Horsethief Bench.
Breathtaking views of the Colorado from the trail's edge.
This is a popular place especially on the weekends.
Riding over the plateau back to the exit.
This is where the journey began: your climb up to Mary's Loop.
A few more grunts and a little hike-a-bike back to the end of Horsethief Bench.