more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
1,109 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:58:52
Avg time
1,106 ft
Altitude change
4,976 ft
Altitude min
6,082 ft
Altitude max
4,976 ft
Altitude start
6,083 ft
Altitude end
15.1%
Grade
-5.8%
Grade max
61.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
89 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:58:52
Avg time

Catch-em Up Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bedrock/Paradox Area Trails
    Bedrock, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #156418 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #218630 in E-Biking
    • #158549 in Trail Running
    • #157965 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,033 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,832 in E-Biking
    • #4,899 in Trail Running
    • #5,004 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM - Uncompahgre Field Office

This historic cow trail was used to drive stragglers up to the mesa top while the main herd was driven up an easier route to the east. There are a few places where abutment walls were created to navigate the extremely steep draw which the trail negociates. This trail is a hike a bike in either direction and offers users spectacular views of the Paradox Valley and Dolores River.

Access Info

Hwy 90 at the Dolores River bridge near the Bedrock Store. North end of Davis Mesa.

Disclaimer

This trail is STEEP!

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  • Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      I rode this as an alternative to the highway during the San Juan Hut to Hut ride. The middle section is unrideable in either direction. While being a much better option to the highway, I would have a hard time recommending it to a friend.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Catch-em Up located?
      Catch-em Up is located in Bedrock/Paradox Area Trails, Bedrock, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Bedrock/Paradox Area Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.31028, -108.88529.
      ▼ How hard is Catch-em Up?
      Catch-em Up is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 15.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Catch-em Up?
      Catch-em Up has 1,109 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,976 ft to 6,082 ft.
      ▼ Is Catch-em Up a point to point trail?
      Catch-em Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Catch-em Up?
      Catch-em Up is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Catch-em Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Catch-em Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Catch-em Up?
      Catch-em Up is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Catch-em Up?
      The estimated time to ride Catch-em Up is approximately 59 minutes. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Catch-em Up?
      Catch-em Up is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 108 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 107 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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