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12.8 miles
Distance
943 ft
Climb
-4,598 ft
Descent
03:01:07
Avg time
-3,657 ft
Altitude change
8,036 ft
Altitude min
12,085 ft
Altitude max
11,693 ft
Altitude start
8,035 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-67.7%
Grade max
87.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
10 miles
Distance down
2,444 ft
Distance flat
03:01:07
Avg time

Calico Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Rico
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125012 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21437 in E-Biking
    • #282492 in Trail Running
    • #293440 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Continuation of the Calico trail connecting to the upper route. Exposed, narrow, high alpine single track.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 2 rides
  • Last: Jul 25, 2026
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Calico Lower Trail Reports

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Aug 29, 2026 @ 7:47pm (America/Denver)
Aug 29, 2026
 really blown out descent, giant ruts and rocks made it pretty unenjoyable on a mountain bike especially after all the hike a bike from upper...
Sep 4, 2025 @ 8:11am
Sep 4, 2025
Reopened 9/3
Aug 6, 2025 @ 9:57am
Aug 6, 2025
 Closed for the Stoner Mesa Fire https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cosjf-stoner-mesa-fire
Sep 8, 2023 @ 7:18am
Sep 8, 2023
Aug 10, 2023 @ 1:11pm
Aug 10, 2023
 Couple large trees down - easy to get around. Monsoon hasn’t started yet, trail dry and loose. A few spots where trail is eroded and new...
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on Aug 29, 2026
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Avg: 3.73 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Lukeperk
      This trail rips, steep techy and challenging. Only recommended if you are mega fit or can find a shuttle.
      hlars12
      Also labelled wrong. The trailhead off the lower part of the road is Winter Trail, which connects to West Fork Falls Trail that leads back to the road.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Calico Lower located?
      Calico Lower is located in Rico, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Rico trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.72143, -108.08347.
      ▼ How hard is Calico Lower?
      Calico Lower is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Calico Lower?
      Calico Lower has 943 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4,598 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,036 ft to 12,085 ft.
      ▼ Is Calico Lower a point to point trail?
      Calico Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Calico Lower?
      Calico Lower is 12.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Calico Lower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Calico Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Calico Lower?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Calico Lower are:
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Calico Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Calico Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Calico Lower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 49 minutes to ride Calico Lower. The trail is 12.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Calico Lower?
      Calico Lower is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 17 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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