more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
842 ft
Climb
01:11:50
Avg time
842 ft
Altitude change
10,338 ft
Altitude min
11,180 ft
Altitude max
10,338 ft
Altitude start
11,181 ft
Altitude end
12.2%
Grade
4%
Grade max
34%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
01:11:50
Avg time

Cross Mountain (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rico
    , Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #64201
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #194566 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3532 in Trail Running
    • #5663 in Hiking
    • #39257 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #3,518 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #99 in Trail Running
    • #197 in Hiking
    • #1,362 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forest Service

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AI Generated Description

Cross Mountain (Lower) is a 1 mile less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Rico Colorado. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 hour11 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 21, 2025 @ 11:52am
Jun 21, 2025
Sep 29, 2024 @ 10:06am
Sep 29, 2024
 This is a steep hike and starts above 10000ft. Connected with the upper section to the lizardhead trail you will reach 12000ft. If you’re not...
Aug 31, 2023 @ 3:39am
Aug 31, 2023
 Amazing hike
Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:46am
Oct 28, 2022
 Snow on trails. Likely ready again July 2023
Oct 13, 2021 @ 7:21am
Oct 13, 2021
 Snow covered all trails.
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on Jun 21, 2025
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      Cross Mountain Trail
      7 miles • 1,976 ft • 4 •
      Lizard Head Trail
      20 miles • 5,530 ft • 5 •

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cross Mountain (Lower) located?
      Cross Mountain (Lower) is located in Rico, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Rico trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.80091, -107.94356.
      ▼ How hard is Cross Mountain (Lower)?
      Cross Mountain (Lower) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cross Mountain (Lower)?
      Cross Mountain (Lower) has 842 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 10,338 ft to 11,180 ft.
      ▼ Is Cross Mountain (Lower) a point to point trail?
      Cross Mountain (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cross Mountain (Lower)?
      Cross Mountain (Lower) is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cross Mountain (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cross Mountain (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cross Mountain (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cross Mountain (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cross Mountain (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 12 minutes to ride Cross Mountain (Lower). The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cross Mountain (Lower)?
      Cross Mountain (Lower) is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 122 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 193 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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