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3,320 ft
Distance
-38 ft
Descent
00:04:25
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
5,927 ft
Altitude min
5,969 ft
Altitude max
5,967 ft
Altitude start
5,928 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-6.9%
Grade max
1%
Grade min
105 ft
Distance climb
1,512 ft
Distance down
1,703 ft
Distance flat
00:04:25
Avg time

Cretaceous View Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sunset Mesa
    Montrose, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #356346 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #326778 in Trail Running
    • #424475 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #5,894 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #7,020 in Trail Running
    • #7,856 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Cretaceous View is a 3,320 ft less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Montrose Colorado. Riders describe it as faint trail. Highlights include views. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cretaceous View located?
      Cretaceous View is located in Sunset Mesa, Montrose, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Sunset Mesa trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.45647, -107.87754.
      ▼ How hard is Cretaceous View?
      Cretaceous View is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cretaceous View?
      The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,927 ft to 5,969 ft.
      ▼ Is Cretaceous View a point to point trail?
      Cretaceous View is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cretaceous View?
      Cretaceous View is 3,320 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cretaceous View?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cretaceous View. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cretaceous View? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cretaceous View are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cretaceous View?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Cretaceous View. The trail is 3,320 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cretaceous View?
      Cretaceous View is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 38 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 40 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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