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      This a a riding area on the south side of Madden Peak. It includes the Madden Peak gravel/dirt road leading to the top of Madden Peak as well as single track trail coming off the road, and the railroad grade paralleling US-160.
      Shuttleable: YES
      Land Status: National Forest
      Parking google parking directions
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 5
      • 4
      • 2

      Region Status
      Caution as of Aug 7, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      12
      Trails Mountain Bike
      14
      Trails E-Bike
      14
      Trails Horse
      9
      Trails Hike
      20
      Trails Trail Running
      20
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      14
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      10
      Total Distance
      33 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      11 miles
      Total Descent
      4,396 ft
      Total Vertical
      4,444 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      12,451 ft
      Reports
      49
      Photos
      19
      Ridden Counter
      195

      Photos of Madden Peak Area Mountain Bike

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      14 |
      Aug 7, 2024 @ 3:05pm
      Aug 7, 2024
      report
      trail: Old Gold Run
      11 |
      Aug 7, 2024 @ 2:59pm
      Aug 7, 2024
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      trail: Old Gold Run
      9 |
      Aug 7, 2024 @ 2:59pm
      Aug 7, 2024
      report
      trail: Old Gold Run
      8 |
      Aug 7, 2024 @ 2:58pm
      Aug 7, 2024
      trail: Old Gold Run
      21 |
      Jun 23, 2023 @ 6:30pm
      Jun 23, 2023
      trail: Old Gold Run
      24 |
      Jun 23, 2023 @ 6:30pm
      Jun 23, 2023
      trail: Old Gold Run
      28 |
      Jun 23, 2023 @ 6:30pm
      Jun 23, 2023
      138 |
      Aug 8, 2019 @ 4:21pm
      Aug 8, 2019

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      empire-builderwishlistrouteactivity #64271490
      Jan 8, 2025 @ 9:57am
      Jan 8, 2025
      jasbusheyvoterouteactivity #59079321
      Sep 18, 2024 @ 8:08am
      Sep 18, 2024
      johnearlyaddrouteactivity #59076661
      Sep 18, 2024 @ 7:03am
      Sep 18, 2024
      markphotowoodbikeskiaddreportactivity #56861988 and 3 more
      Aug 7, 2024 @ 2:51pm
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      EdLCFudJaddreportactivity #56408868
      Jul 29, 2024 @ 1:18pm
      Jul 29, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      HunterrlOz8DreportOld Gold RunBiggest is maybe 15" in diameter. I cleaned a...
      Jun 26, 2023 @ 11:47am
      Jun 26, 2023
      adrenalatedreportOld Gold RunThanks for the report. How large are the trees...
      Jun 26, 2023 @ 11:00am
      Jun 26, 2023
      slayerdegnartrailStarvation Creek TrailThe west fork is a terrible open drainage with...
      Oct 18, 2022 @ 6:58pm
      Oct 18, 2022
      adrenalatedtrailOld Gold RunLoose and janky in spots, no surprise, it's a...
      Jun 10, 2022 @ 8:41am
      Jun 10, 2022
      panick970trailStarvation Creek TrailTrail is all clear of downed trees. East side...
      Jun 19, 2021 @ 5:57pm
      Jun 19, 2021

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Echo Basin Riding Area 1 23.7 km
      Menefee Mountain 14.8 km
      Transfer Recreation Area 2 12 6 26 km
      Mancos State Park 67.6 km
      Chicken Creek Area 13 19 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1431 miles3,996 ft11 miles3,435 ft
      #6,667#2,85619491135
      E-Bike1431 miles3,996 ft11 miles3,435 ft
      #2,974#7014017
      Horse917 miles2,241 ft7 miles3,320 ft
      31
      Hike2033 miles4,396 ft11 miles4,446 ft
      #5,695#2,6974928
      Trail Running2033 miles4,396 ft11 miles4,446 ft
      #5,692#2,6914914
      Dirtbike/Moto1431 miles3,996 ft11 miles3,435 ft
      302
      ATV/ORV/OHV1011 miles1,844 ft2 miles2,448 ft
      2
      • By mgrajedaTF Pro MTG & contributors
      • Admins: MTG
      • #22838 - 1,426 views

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