more stats
3.4 miles
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-1,024 ft
Descent
00:23:34
Avg time
-973 ft
Altitude change
8,596 ft
Altitude min
9,569 ft
Altitude max
9,569 ft
Altitude start
8,596 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-30.5%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
1,906 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,076 ft
Distance flat
00:23:34
Avg time

CT - High Point Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Log Chutes
    Durango, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #553
  • AKA
    Segment 28 - Kennebec TH to Junction Creek TH Segment 28 - Kennebec TH to Junction Creek TH
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #185712 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #437476 in Trail Running
    • #120747 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,395 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #8,050 in Trail Running
    • #3,457 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

High Point is a frequent turn around point from riders ascending the Colorado Trail from Durango. From you'll enjoy an amazing 10 mile, 2,500 vertical foot descent down to Durango.

Access Info

From either north from Champion Venture or Kennebec Pass, or as an out and back from the Colorado Trail or Dry Fork

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Local Trail Association

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      1 Review & Comments

      Darhawk
      Such a great section! Smooth at first and then somewhat rockier but all perfectly cruisable

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is CT - High Point located?
      CT - High Point is located in Log Chutes, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Log Chutes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.38675, -107.96063.
      ▼ How hard is CT - High Point?
      CT - High Point is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for CT - High Point?
      CT - High Point has 51 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,024 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,596 ft to 9,569 ft.
      ▼ Is CT - High Point a point to point trail?
      CT - High Point is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is CT - High Point?
      CT - High Point is 3.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on CT - High Point?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on CT - High Point. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride CT - High Point?
      CT - High Point is best visited during: May-October.
      ▼ How do I access CT - High Point? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to CT - High Point are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride CT - High Point?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride CT - High Point. The trail is 3.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is CT - High Point?
      CT - High Point is a very popular trail. There have been 275 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 420 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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