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SaveNucla trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Horseback and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Nucla/Naturita Area Trails and Nucla Range Trails.
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- Mountain Bike
58 trails
- E-Bike
57 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Horse
5 trails
- Hike
65 trails
- Trail Running
50 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
6 trails
Region Details
- 29
- 4
- 19
- 6
Region Status
Open as of Jun 6, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 65
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 58
- Trails E-Bike
- 57
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 31
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 65
- Trails Trail Running
- 50
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 6
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 309 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 134 miles
- Total Descent
- 33,437 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,133 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 9,942 ft
- Reports
- 20
- Photos
- 114
- Completed Counter
- 573
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Nucla Range Trails
- 7
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Nucla/Naturita Area Trails
- 3
- 12
- 6
Popular Nucla Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 1,745 ft • 68 ft • 28 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 68 ft blue climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3,012 ft • 153 ft • 21 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 153 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 154 ft • 17 •
Dropping 1000' over the first four miles, this section of trail is a great introduction to West End Jank! You'll find loose, chunky rock gardens with some small, rollable drops throughout the doubletrack. It rides technical, fast and...
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 10 miles • 346 ft • 14 •
The Tabeguache and Paradox Trails meet about 6 miles north of Iron Springs CG just off the . Follow the PT signs to the Hauser Rd (FS 603). The Hauser Rd drops off the west side of the Uncompaghre Plateau as it heads down to the Delta...
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 12 miles • 1,453 ft • 12 •
From the Nucla Trailhead parking area the old two track climbs to the top of the low ridge. Follow the PT signs as it continues to climb until reaching the new singletrack section. The singletrack goes for about 2 miles dropping to...
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 15 miles • 2,196 ft • 11 •
The Naturita Ridge Loop brings users to the top of Naturita Ridge and through two old burn areas. The ride starts from CR GG 25 about one mile from Hwy 90 and the Coke Oven Ranch. The two track climbs steadily and sometimes steeply...
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 325 ft • 0 ft • 11 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 0 ft blue climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 636 ft • 0 ft • 11 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Nucla Mountain Bike Routes
Photos of Nucla Mountain Bike
Videos of Nucla Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Bucktail Draw Loop | Mar 29, 2026 @ 7:50am (America/Denver) Mar 29, 2026 | Unknown | timtait WETA | ||
| Ricochet | Oct 16, 2025 @ 4:24pm (America/Denver) Oct 16, 2025 | Unknown | domy98 | ||
| Connector to Paradox | Oct 16, 2025 @ 4:24pm (America/Denver) Oct 16, 2025 | Unknown | domy98 | ||
| Red Eye | Oct 16, 2025 @ 4:24pm (America/Denver) Oct 16, 2025 | Unknown | domy98 | ||
| Crapshoot | Oct 16, 2025 @ 4:24pm (America/Denver) Oct 16, 2025 | Unknown | domy98 | ||
| Paradox Trail - Hauser Road ( FS 603) | Aug 4, 2024 @ 12:26pm Aug 4, 2024 | Unknown | timtait WETA | ||
| Paradox Trail- Glencoe Bench to Pinto Mesa | Oct 6, 2024 @ 6:56am Oct 6, 2024 | Unknown | timtait WETA | ||
| Naturita Ridge Loop | Sep 23, 2024 @ 11:12am Sep 23, 2024 | Ideal | falcon013 | ||
| Paradox Trail - Pinto Mesa to Coal Canyon | Aug 4, 2024 @ 12:27pm Aug 4, 2024 | Unknown | timtait WETA | ||
| Paradox Trail -Spring Creek Mesa to Mesa Cr | May 5, 2024 @ 5:22pm May 5, 2024 | Ideal | timtait WETA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6ItbQ | wishlist | route | activity #95751045 | May 28, 2026 @ 7:16pm May 28, 2026 |
| SMcM | wishlist | region | activity #94110966 | May 5, 2026 @ 1:13pm May 5, 2026 |
| HRVVC8m0 | ridden | trail | activity #94092180 | May 5, 2026 @ 8:24am May 5, 2026 |
| JessJoy | wishlist | route | activity #93577065 | Apr 28, 2026 @ 6:40am Apr 28, 2026 |
| Klonsky24 | wishlist | region | activity #92358491 | Apr 10, 2026 @ 6:22pm Apr 10, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | It seems like the recent rains have done some... | Sep 14, 2025 @ 8:39am Sep 14, 2025 | ||
| trail | On the downhill side, there appears to be two... | Sep 24, 2024 @ 9:45am Sep 24, 2024 | ||
| trail | I absolutely loved this trail. It was techy... | Oct 31, 2023 @ 10:06pm Oct 31, 2023 | ||
| report | This section of the Paradox Trail has been... | Oct 4, 2023 @ 3:37pm Oct 4, 2023 | ||
| report | The GlenCoe section of the PT has been cleared... | Oct 4, 2023 @ 3:33pm Oct 4, 2023 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails2 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k7 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge1 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k7 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 58 | 281 miles | 28,698 ft | 122 miles | 5,135 ft | #1,233 | #479 | 105 | 20 | 1 | 688 | |
| E-Bike | 57 | 281 miles | 28,698 ft | 122 miles | 5,135 ft | #545 | #727 | 20 | 12 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 31 | 213 miles | 18,058 ft | 87 miles | 5,135 ft | #7,848 | #2,470 | 15 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 38 miles | 1,125 ft | 7 miles | 4,081 ft | #2,304 | #451 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 15 miles | 2,080 ft | 7 miles | 1,972 ft | #7,848 | #2,470 | 1 | ||||
| Horse | 5 | 40 miles | 4,354 ft | 18 miles | 4,672 ft | #1,499 | #814 | 4 | ||||
| Hike | 65 | 309 miles | 33,438 ft | 134 miles | 5,135 ft | #742 | #340 | 9 | 20 | 54 | ||
| Trail Running | 50 | 267 miles | 29,938 ft | 117 miles | 5,135 ft | #659 | #243 | 20 | 15 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 6 | 66 miles | 4,757 ft | 21 miles | 4,895 ft | #662 | #232 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 26 miles | 374 ft | 3 miles | 4,081 ft | 1 | ||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 26 miles | 374 ft | 3 miles | 4,081 ft | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Nucla?
Nucla has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Nucla?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Nucla are:
- Paradox Trail - Pinto Mesa to Coal Canyon (4.1/5)
- Mears Trail (4/5)
- Ricochet (3.8/5)
- Crapshoot (0/5)
- Red Eye (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Nucla?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Nucla are:
- September (21 activities)
- May (13 activities)
- June (10 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Nucla?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Nucla. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Nucla?
The longest trail in Nucla is Naturita Ridge Loop at 15.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Nucla?
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Nucla?
The best trail running trails in Nucla are:
- CampV West Side Connector and South Loop
- CampV West Side Middle Loop
- Mears Trail
- Bucktail Draw Loop
- W.End Long Park Paradox View Trail
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How many trails are in Nucla?
Nucla has a total of 65 trails. Of those, 58 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Nucla to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Nucla?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Nucla is Naturita Ridge Loop with 2,196 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Nucla?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Nucla is Paradox Trail -Spring Creek Mesa to Mesa Cr with 2,834 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Nucla?
Nucla supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Nucla?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Nucla is Double Barrel (East) with an average grade of 9.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Nucla?
Out of 9 trails:
- Clear / Green: 6
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Nucla?
Yes, Nucla supports e-bike riding. There are 53 trails in Nucla that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Nucla?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Nucla are: View all mountain biking routes in Nucla.
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What type of bike is most common in Nucla?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Nucla are:
- AM (6 activities)
- XC (5 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Nucla?
The highest summit in Nucla is Reade Hill at 9,728 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Nucla?
The most popular Strava segments in Nucla are:
- Divide Road Climb (433 athletes)
- Divide Rd Climb (424 athletes)
- GG25 Rd Hill (126 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Nucla?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Nucla. View all adaptive trails in Nucla for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Nucla?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Nucla are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Nucla?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Nucla are:
- CampV Upper East Side (0/5)
- Flat Top (0/5)
- Creeky Knees (0/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- CampV campground Camping
- CampV Glamping Lodge
- Tabeguache Creek campsite Camping
- Upper Spring Creek Mesa Campsite Camping
- Pinto Mesa Campsite near the Indian Trail Camping
- Pinto Mesa West Rim Campsite Camping
- Blackburn Upper Tabeguache Campsite Camping
- Reade Hill (9,728 ft)
- Spruce Mountain (9,724 ft)
- Uncompahgre Butte (9,662 ft)
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