more stats
3,911 ft
Distance
116 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:09:02
Avg time
112 ft
Altitude change
6,413 ft
Altitude min
6,525 ft
Altitude max
6,413 ft
Altitude start
6,526 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
-6.5%
Grade max
17.9%
Grade min
2,005 ft
Distance climb
144 ft
Distance down
1,762 ft
Distance flat
00:09:02
Avg time

Abajo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phil's World
    Cortez, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #24587 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70025 in Trail Running
    • #47021 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

All trails at Phil's World are directional (clockwise) for mountain bikes (though not for hikers/equestrians).

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 14 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 380 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 2,675 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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on Aug 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (19 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to abajo trailhead (37.362300, -108.498970)
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      Colorado MTB Trip 2024 | Durango, Twin Buttes,...
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      39:22 | 159 | Jan 6, 2025 , Cortez
      Phil's World 2011 'Abajo Trail'
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      5:00 | 395 | May 2, 2020 , Cortez

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Trail Products

      3.9 ★★★★★
      19 Ratings
      5 ★ 16%
      4 ★ 63%
      3 ★ 16%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 5%

      1 Review & Comments

      trusstruss
      What a beautifully designed climbing trail. You barely notice the climbing most of the time, and parts of the trail are fun.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Abajo located?
      Abajo is located in Phil's World, Cortez, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Phil's World trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.3623, -108.49897.
      ▼ How hard is Abajo?
      Abajo is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Abajo?
      Abajo has 116 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,413 ft to 6,525 ft.
      ▼ How long is Abajo?
      Abajo is 3,911 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Abajo?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Abajo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Abajo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Abajo are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Abajo?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Abajo. The trail is 3,911 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Abajo?
      Abajo is a very popular trail. There have been 12,403 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,211 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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