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4,491 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-260 ft
Descent
00:02:00
Avg time
-259 ft
Altitude change
6,906 ft
Altitude min
7,164 ft
Altitude max
7,164 ft
Altitude start
6,906 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-16.9%
Grade max
2.9%
Grade min
253 ft
Distance climb
4,114 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:02:00
Avg time

Cowboy (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grandview Ridge
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37723 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72569 in Trail Running
    • #117313 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Downhill is the "Preferred direction for bicycles"

Disclaimer

"Be aware of higher downhill speeds and mixed up hill traffic"

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    BLM
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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
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  • 75 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 844 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Dec 1, 2025
 reporter Seasonal wildlife closures for all users from December 1 through April 30 in order to protect wintering wildlife, with the possibility of opening...
Apr 15, 2025 @ 1:59pm
Apr 15, 2025
 reporter Wildlife closures lifted for 2025
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.39 (9 votes)
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        Directions to cowboy-upper trailhead (37.252890, -107.839630)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cowboy (Upper)

        ▼ Where is Cowboy (Upper) located?
        Cowboy (Upper) is located in Grandview Ridge, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Grandview Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.25289, -107.83963.
        ▼ How hard is Cowboy (Upper)?
        Cowboy (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cowboy (Upper)?
        Cowboy (Upper) has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 260 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,906 ft to 7,164 ft.
        ▼ Is Cowboy (Upper) a point to point trail?
        Yes, Cowboy (Upper) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cowboy (Upper)?
        Cowboy (Upper) is 4,491 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cowboy (Upper)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cowboy (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cowboy (Upper)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cowboy (Upper) are:
        • May (84 activities)
        • July (68 activities)
        • June (57 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Cowboy (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cowboy (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cowboy (Upper)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Cowboy (Upper). The trail is 4,491 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cowboy (Upper)?
        Cowboy (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 5,032 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,060 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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