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4.4 miles
Distance
669 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:32:01
Avg time
619 ft
Altitude change
7,693 ft
Altitude min
8,314 ft
Altitude max
7,694 ft
Altitude start
8,314 ft
Altitude end
2.7%
Grade
-7.2%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2,041 ft
Distance down
3,622 ft
Distance flat
00:32:01
Avg time
Blue Jay Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaChicken Creek Area
Mancos, Colorado -
Ref Number#233
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Year Opened2021
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Land OwnerUSFS
A fun cruisy trail through the ponderosa forest, the Blue Jay Trail goes gradually uphill and intersects with the Lost Chicken, creating some longer loop options. The Blue Jay trail follows Rush Creek for a couple of miles and does include one creek crossing that can be challenging during spring runoff. In addition, there is one wire gate crossing.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 16 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 115 rides
- Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 1,021 ft • 2 • Loop •
The 15+ mile Whole Chicken route covers most of the fun new singletrack trails at Chicken Creek.
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