16.3 miles

Distance

1,220 ft

Climb

-1,220 ft

Descent

1 mile

High Point

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Race Course for 2018 12 Hours of Mesa Verde lap.

Detailed Description

2018 12 Hours of Mesa Verde Lap is a 16 mile intermediate race route located near Cortez Colorado. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 1,220 ft with a max elevation of 6,618 ft then descends -1,220 ft.

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Southwest Colorado Cycling Association (www.swcocycling.com)

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Trail Products

Mountain Bike Map: Cortez, Delores, Mancos & Rico
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Past Events

- 12 May 2018
12 Hours of Mesa Verde MTB Annual Race
Race

16 Reviews & Comments

Score Time Route Post Comment

Jduppler

(Aug 28, 2021 at 15:43)

Trail Lemon Head

I liked this trail - couple small slabs, some small bumps you can get some air off of if you put the effort forth. Nothing technically challenging but nice and flowy

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zimm218

(Sep 29, 2020 at 15:20)

Trail Rib Cage

An exceptional trail but very short

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bensgig

(Sep 15, 2020 at 8:53)

Trail Lemon Head

This is a great flowy trail with almost no tech features along it. Great for beginners as well. Minimal climbs. And just flowy up and down very groomed track. connect it with all the other trails for a good loop. This one does have a view at one point to the west which is really nice as a stopping point.

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bensgig

(Sep 15, 2020 at 8:52)

Trail Coco Race

This is a great start to this area. The stuff is flowy and fast and not technical in any way. It should be rated a beginner trial. Connect it with the other ones continuing clockwise for a bigger loop. I would ride it again I only give it three stars only because it is not that exciting.

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Coryhibbert

(Aug 3, 2020 at 15:38)

Trail Rib Cage

I love Phil’s World. Hero dirt, flow, beautifully designed trails and terrain. The experience definitely worth the trip from Durango for something new. The Rib Cage is certainly a highlight but did not meet the overhyped expectations.

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Coryhibbert

(Aug 3, 2020 at 15:30)

Trail Stinky Spring Loop

Great shape. Hero dirt like rest of Phil’s. Goes by fast.

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Coryhibbert

(Aug 3, 2020 at 15:30)

Trail Stinky Spring Loop

Great shape. Hero dirt like rest of Phil’s. Goes by fast.

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provin1327

(Jul 3, 2020 at 16:46)

Trail Rib Cage

Really....that was it....that was the amazing trail of Phils World? Worth doing but incredibly over rated and over hyped

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grampa

(Sep 19, 2019 at 22:28)

Trail Rib Cage

fun and flowy with some risers that can be pumped for descent air time with smooth landings just in time to test your cornering skills to carry speed and not eash out.

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matthewsfur

SFUR (Aug 31, 2017 at 13:53)

Trail Stinky Spring Loop

I've seen this referred to as "Stinking Spring" everywhere else. Is "Sticky Spring" an alternate name?

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matthewsfur

SFUR (Aug 31, 2017 at 13:53)

Trail Stinky Spring Loop

I've seen this referred to as "Stinking Spring" everywhere else. Is "Sticky Spring" an alternate name?

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Lo501 (May 31, 2017 at 14:11)

Trail Stinky Spring Loop

More than half of the trail is now closed and rerouted in a two track. Total bummer.

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Lo501 (May 31, 2017 at 14:11)

Trail Stinky Spring Loop

More than half of the trail is now closed and rerouted in a two track. Total bummer.

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matthewsfur

SFUR (Aug 31, 2017 at 13:51)

Trail Stinky Spring Loop

The local group's facebook page says that a property issue was resolved mid-June with this trail. I didn't notice any double track in July, so I assume that it was this issue which was resolved and now all the trail is open.

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matthewsfur

SFUR (Aug 31, 2017 at 13:51)

Trail Stinky Spring Loop

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sncolbert

(Apr 21, 2017 at 21:23)

Trail Rib Cage

Super fun, flowy. Great to ride multiple times.

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Trails in Route

	Coco Race				1 mile
	Lemon Head				4 miles
	Bob's Loop				1,161 ft
	Abajo				3,907 ft
	Stinky Spring Loop				5 miles
	Rib Cage				3,632 ft
	Here For More				1 mile

Details

Race Course
Riding area

Phil's World
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

XC
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

254

More Stats for 2018 12 Hours of Mesa Verde Lap mountain bike route

Altitude min

6,279 ft
Altitude start

6,298 ft
Altitude end

6,296 ft
Grade

-0%
Grade max

-32.7%
Grade min

16.9%
Distance climb

7 miles
Distance down

7 miles
Distance flat

2 miles

trail	date	description
Rib Cage	Oct 28, 2022 @ 11:30am Oct 28, 2022
Lemon Head	Oct 28, 2022 @ 4:30am Oct 28, 2022
Abajo	Oct 28, 2022 @ 4:30am Oct 28, 2022
Here For More	Oct 28, 2022 @ 4:30am Oct 28, 2022
Coco Race	Oct 24, 2022 @ 12:11pm Oct 24, 2022	Such an amazing trail system. I was suprised to see new drains that resembled speed bumps. But, I'm glad some work is being done. There are many areas in the trail system that are getting straighter. They are creek beds and need to be reshaped with grade reversals. I just wish I was able to help. My trail work addiction is real.

2018 12 Hours of Mesa Verde Lap route

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