more stats
1.0 mile
Distance
223 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:10:02
Avg time
174 ft
Altitude change
6,662 ft
Altitude min
6,854 ft
Altitude max
6,662 ft
Altitude start
6,837 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
27.2%
Grade min
2,474 ft
Distance climb
1,030 ft
Distance down
1,886 ft
Distance flat
00:10:02
Avg time

Bogus Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Hill Special Recreation Management Area
    Carbondale, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96447 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #67964 in Trail Running
    • #110698 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Open all year, don't ride if muddy or wet!
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM — Colorado River Valley Field Office

This is probably the easiest of the trails here - still an intermediate trail, but just barely. It climbs a bit on a mostly smooth trail surface with a few small rocks here and there.

Use this trail to complete a loop. At the end, you can either take a left to descend Three Gulch Trail to the trailhead, or stay straight to follow Blue Ribbon down.

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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 162 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bogus Trail located?
      Bogus Trail is located in Red Hill Special Recreation Management Area, Carbondale, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Red Hill Special Recreation Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.43036, -107.23075.
      ▼ How hard is Bogus Trail?
      Bogus Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bogus Trail?
      Bogus Trail has 223 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,662 ft to 6,854 ft.
      ▼ Is Bogus Trail a point to point trail?
      Bogus Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bogus Trail?
      Bogus Trail is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bogus Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bogus Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bogus Trail?
      Bogus Trail is best visited during: Open all year, don't ride if muddy or wet!.
      ▼ How do I access Bogus Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bogus Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bogus Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Bogus Trail. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bogus Trail?
      Bogus Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,384 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,331 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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