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2.7 miles
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-1,776 ft
Descent
00:26:36
Avg time
-1,766 ft
Altitude change
9,985 ft
Altitude min
11,761 ft
Altitude max
11,751 ft
Altitude start
9,984 ft
Altitude end
-12.3%
Grade
-66.5%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
768 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
817 ft
Distance flat
00:26:36
Avg time

Circle Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rico
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #95598 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33003 in Trail Running
    • #302556 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Season
    June - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Circle Trail is a great, primitive and narrow descent from Section Point on the Colorado Trail into the town of Rico, CO. The top section is difficult for route finding before the single track becomes well defined.

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  • 39 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 19, 2026
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Jul 11, 2026 @ 7:46am (America/Denver)
Jul 11, 2026
 reporter One tree down towards the bottom
Jun 29, 2026 @ 2:17pm (America/Denver)
Jun 29, 2026
 In great condition aside from 7 trees down, 6 of which are 1 to 2 foot thick.
Jul 27, 2024 @ 11:16am
Jul 27, 2024
 one down tree near the top. about 15 inches
Jul 6, 2024 @ 6:32pm
Jul 6, 2024
 Trees have been cleared.
Jul 4, 2024 @ 5:18pm
Jul 4, 2024
 Two trees down: one about 1/3 of the way from the top and the last at the end right before you hit the 2 track.
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Circle Trail

        ▼ Where is Circle Trail located?
        Circle Trail is located in Rico, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Rico trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.70578, -107.95969.
        ▼ How hard is Circle Trail?
        Circle Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Circle Trail?
        Circle Trail has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,776 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,985 ft to 11,761 ft.
        ▼ Is Circle Trail a point to point trail?
        Circle Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Circle Trail?
        Circle Trail is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Circle Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Circle Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Circle Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Circle Trail are:
        • June (2 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Circle Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Circle Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Circle Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 40 minutes to ride Circle Trail. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Circle Trail?
        Circle Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 75 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 89 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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