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381 ft
Distance
-55 ft
Descent
00:01:10
Avg time
-55 ft
Altitude change
5,009 ft
Altitude min
5,064 ft
Altitude max
5,064 ft
Altitude start
5,010 ft
Altitude end
-14.4%
Grade
-27.7%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
381 ft
Distance down
00:01:10
Avg time

Bones Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Pueblo
    Pueblo, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #106390 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138174 in Trail Running
    • #132106 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    CPW

Short, gnarly trail with jumbled rock slabs and short steeps.

Access Info

Can be accessed from Rollercoaster (top) or Skull Canyon (bottom). If you access it from the bottom, you will have to push your bike to the top.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 24, 2018
 Trail was in perfect condition. No snow or ice. Dirt had enough moisture in it to provide great traction. Tumbleweeds and weeds on the sides on...
Jun 30, 2018 @ 6:16am
Jun 30, 2018
 state park closed due to wildfire
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bones

        ▼ Where is Bones located?
        Bones is located in Lake Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Lake Pueblo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.24158, -104.7338.
        ▼ How hard is Bones?
        Bones is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bones?
        The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,009 ft to 5,064 ft.
        ▼ How long is Bones?
        Bones is 381 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bones?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bones. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bones?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bones are:
        • July (10 activities)
        • April (8 activities)
        • November (6 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Bones? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bones are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bones?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Bones. The trail is 381 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bones?
        Bones is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 276 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 422 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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