more stats
899 ft
Distance
-46 ft
Descent
00:05:48
Avg time
-46 ft
Altitude change
9,493 ft
Altitude min
9,539 ft
Altitude max
9,539 ft
Altitude start
9,495 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-27%
Grade max
420 ft
Distance down
00:05:48
Avg time

Cascade crossing Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coal Bank and Molas Pass
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #235579 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #438656 in Trail Running
    • #142925 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,107 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #8,085 in Trail Running
    • #4,255 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The route to Cascade West. Avoid when water levels are high in early summer and after local rain/ flood events.

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Waterfall
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Cascade crossing Trail Reports

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Oct 16, 2026 @ 8:34am (America/Denver)
2 days
 reporter Snow covered above 10k and muddy below, likely done the season
Jun 15, 2026 @ 7:43am (America/Denver)
Jun 15, 2026
 reporter water crossing is low and doable.
Nov 23, 2025 @ 9:27am (America/Denver)
Nov 23, 2025
 reporter Snow covered for season.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cascade crossing located?
      Cascade crossing is located in Coal Bank and Molas Pass, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Coal Bank and Molas Pass trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.70675, -107.84211.
      ▼ How hard is Cascade crossing?
      Cascade crossing is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cascade crossing?
      The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,493 ft to 9,539 ft.
      ▼ How long is Cascade crossing?
      Cascade crossing is 899 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cascade crossing?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cascade crossing. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cascade crossing? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cascade crossing are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cascade crossing?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Cascade crossing. The trail is 899 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cascade crossing?
      Cascade crossing is a moderately popular trail. There have been 139 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 141 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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