Mountain Bike

8.7 miles

Distance

1,276 ft

Climb

-1,274 ft

Descent

1 mile

High Point

Intermediate loop around Twin Buttes, best ridden counter-clockwise.

Detailed Description

2ndAve - Twin Buttes is a highly rated 9 mile popular intermediate route located near Durango Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 1,276 ft with a max elevation of 7,463 ft then descends -1,274 ft.

Route Supporters

2nd Ave Sports (second Avenue)
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Maintainer

Local Trail Association

Durango Trails (www.durangotrails.org)

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Trails in Route

	Twin Buttes: East				1 mile
	Twin Buttes				1,690 ft
	Upper Twin Buttes: South				1,532 ft
	Cliffrock Loop				2 miles
	Upper Twin Buttes				3,284 ft
	Upper Ed & Flo				1 mile
	Ed & Flo				3,150 ft

Details

Riding area

Twin Buttes
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

No
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

Both Directions
Ridelogs

807

More Stats for 2ndAve - Twin Buttes mountain bike route

Avg time

1 hr 11 min
Altitude min

6,649 ft
Altitude start

6,649 ft
Altitude end

6,650 ft
Grade max

-31.2%
Grade min

35.1%
Distance climb

4 miles
Distance down

4 miles
Distance flat

4,724 ft

Directions

Walk northeast on Lightner Creek.
Continue for 50 meters.
Turn left onto East Twin Buttes.
Continue for 1 kilometer.
Walk east on East Twin Buttes.
Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
Turn left onto BC and F Road.
Continue for 200 meters.
Bear right onto Twin Buttes.
Continue for 600 meters.
Turn right onto Upper Twin Buttes (S).
Continue for 4 kilometers.
Turn right onto BC and F Road - Upper.
Continue for 300 meters.
Turn right onto Upper Twin Buttes.
Continue for 1 kilometer.
Bear left onto Upper Ed & Flo.
Continue for 2 kilometers.
Bear left onto Ed & Flow.
Continue for 1 kilometer.
Bear left onto Lightner Creek.
Continue for 2 kilometers.

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ATV - 50 inches
OHV, SxS - 60 inches
Jeep - 72 inches

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Winter Trails

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trail	date	description
Upper Twin Buttes: South	Dec 2, 2024 @ 11:06am Dec 2, 2024	Seasonal wildlife closures December 1 through April 15, with possible extension to April 30 if conditions warrant. Additional trail conditions can be found at Seasonal wildlife closures December 1 through April 15, with possible extension to April 30 if conditions warrant. Additional trail conditions can be found at https://www.durangotrails.org/winter-trails/ reporter
Upper Twin Buttes	Dec 2, 2024 @ 11:06am Dec 2, 2024	Seasonal wildlife closures December 1 through April 15, with possible extension to April 30 if conditions warrant. Additional trail conditions can be found at Seasonal wildlife closures December 1 through April 15, with possible extension to April 30 if conditions warrant. Additional trail conditions can be found at https://www.durangotrails.org/winter-trails/ reporter
Upper Ed & Flo	Dec 2, 2024 @ 11:06am Dec 2, 2024	Seasonal wildlife closures December 1 through April 15, with possible extension to April 30 if conditions warrant. Additional trail conditions can be found at Seasonal wildlife closures December 1 through April 15, with possible extension to April 30 if conditions warrant. Additional trail conditions can be found at https://www.durangotrails.org/winter-trails/ reporter
Cliffrock Loop	Dec 2, 2024 @ 11:06am Dec 2, 2024	Seasonal wildlife closures December 1 through April 15, with possible extension to April 30 if conditions warrant. Additional trail conditions can be found at Seasonal wildlife closures December 1 through April 15, with possible extension to April 30 if conditions warrant. Additional trail conditions can be found at https://www.durangotrails.org/winter-trails/ reporter
Twin Buttes: East	Nov 12, 2024 @ 8:27am Nov 12, 2024	Good shape for the most part. This side of the hill is (mostly) clear and dry with small wet sections. reporter