9.8 miles
Distance
1,423 ft
Climb
-1,420 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
6,756 ft
Altitude min
6,861 ft
Altitude start
6,864 ft
Altitude end
-55.1%
Grade max
40%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3,619 ft
Distance flat

This is a nice techy loop with spectacular views. Super rocky and demanding but well built and all rideable.

Detailed Description
Ridge Run is a 10 mile moderately popular expert route located near Durango Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 1,423 ft with a max elevation of 7,880 ft then descends -1,420 ft.

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Durango Trails (www.durangotrails.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 33 min
  • Altitude min
    6,756 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,861 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,864 ft
  • Climb
    1,423 ft
  • Descent
    -1,420 ft
  • Grade max
    -55.1%
  • Grade min
    40%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,619 ft

20 Reviews & Comments


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Trails in Route

Skyline2 miles
Hyper Extended Ridge2 miles
Extended Ridge4,062 ft
Half Ridge4,321 ft
Shocker1,129 ft

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Activity Logs
    36
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trail: Skyline
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Jun 15, 2026
Riding down Skyline in Durango, Colorado, that rock should not have given me such a hard time!

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Shocker
Mar 16, 2026 @ 7:57am (America/Denver)
Mar 16, 2026
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Skyline
Mar 15, 2026 @ 12:22pm (America/Denver)
Mar 15, 2026
One 5’ long muddy section at the top, otherwise dry and relatively smooth. reporter
Half Ridge
Mar 2, 2026 @ 7:34pm (America/Denver)
Mar 2, 2026
As of March 2, dry and completely rideable. Good dirt and good riding. No snow.
Hyper Extended Ridge
Mar 2, 2026 @ 10:15am (America/Denver)
Mar 2, 2026
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Extended Ridge
Mar 2, 2026 @ 10:15am (America/Denver)
Mar 2, 2026
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