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1.2 miles
Distance
-606 ft
Descent
00:09:06
Avg time
-606 ft
Altitude change
7,382 ft
Altitude min
7,988 ft
Altitude max
7,988 ft
Altitude start
7,382 ft
Altitude end
-9.8%
Grade
-48.9%
Grade max
-0.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:09:06
Avg time

Alt Left Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Log Chutes
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #103825 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118959 in Trail Running
    • #114175 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Alternative line from main DH trail. Flat in the middle but the bottom section briefly gets steep and deep with a good drop and gap jump.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 83 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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May 14, 2026 @ 11:17am (America/Denver)
May 14, 2026
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May 4, 2026 @ 6:22pm (America/Denver)
May 4, 2026
Huge tree down on the long straight before the corral and the proper DH section. Needs a chainsaw and a team.
Mar 16, 2026 @ 8:00am (America/Denver)
Mar 16, 2026
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Nov 23, 2025 @ 9:28am (America/Denver)
Nov 23, 2025
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May 13, 2025 @ 7:38pm
May 13, 2025
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Alt Left

        ▼ Where is Alt Left located?
        Alt Left is located in Log Chutes, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Log Chutes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.35407, -107.91985.
        ▼ How hard is Alt Left?
        Alt Left is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 9.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alt Left?
        The trail has 606 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,382 ft to 7,988 ft.
        ▼ Is Alt Left a point to point trail?
        Alt Left is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Alt Left?
        Alt Left is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alt Left?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Alt Left. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Alt Left?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Alt Left are:
        • August (14 activities)
        • July (6 activities)
        • October (5 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Alt Left? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alt Left are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Alt Left?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Alt Left. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Alt Left?
        Alt Left is a moderately popular trail. There have been 439 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 443 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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