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3.2 miles
Distance
917 ft
Climb
-30 ft
Descent
00:35:25
Avg time
886 ft
Altitude change
8,854 ft
Altitude min
9,741 ft
Altitude max
8,854 ft
Altitude start
9,741 ft
Altitude end
5.3%
Grade
-5%
Grade max
23.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
1,201 ft
Distance down
577 ft
Distance flat
00:35:25
Avg time

CR 252 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Methodist Mountain Trail System
    Salida, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #252
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

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CR 252 is a 3 mile moderately popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Salida Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 35 minutes to complete this trail.

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Jun 15, 2025 @ 2:46pm
Jun 15, 2025
 Dry and dusty. Fun ride
Sep 7, 2021 @ 7:35am
Sep 7, 2021
 Some rocky sections but rideable.
Jun 18, 2021 @ 9:48am
Jun 18, 2021
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Very Dry
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        Frequently Asked Questions About CR 252

        ▼ Where is CR 252 located?
        CR 252 is located in Methodist Mountain Trail System, Salida, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Methodist Mountain Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.57173, -106.15475.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for CR 252?
        CR 252 has 917 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 30 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,854 ft to 9,741 ft.
        ▼ Is CR 252 a point to point trail?
        CR 252 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is CR 252?
        CR 252 is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on CR 252?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on CR 252. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride CR 252?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride CR 252 are:
        • June (1 activities)
        • July (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access CR 252? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to CR 252 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride CR 252?
        The estimated time to ride CR 252 is approximately 35 minutes. The trail is 3.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is CR 252?
        CR 252 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 96 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 100 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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