14.8 miles
Distance
2,526 ft
Climb
-1,643 ft
Descent
03:46:00
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Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of CT - Highline (Orphan Butte) Trail
Colorado TrailSponsor
USFSLand Manager
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHermosa Creek
Durango, Colorado -
Ref Number#520
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AKASegment 27 - Hotel Draw Rd to Kennebec TH Segment 27 - Hotel Draw Rd to Kennebec TH
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Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular direction shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Global Ranking#42855 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 25 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Land OwnerUSFS
This is likely one of the most scenic sections of the Colorado trail, but it is not an easy section to ride. The first few miles is rolling singletrack weaving in and out of wooded sections, with great views of the La Plata mountains and Weminuche. The last half section is Indian Trail Ridge, a rocky but extremely scenic section of trail. Likely there will be sections that you will need to walk, but it is worth it.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for CT - Highline (Orphan Butte) multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change884 ft
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Altitude min10,629 ft
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Altitude max12,284 ft
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Altitude start10,744 ft
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Altitude end11,627 ft
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Grade1.1%
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Grade max-76.1%
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Grade min51.4%
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Distance climb9 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat4,275 ft
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Avg time03:46:00
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Avg reverse time05:44:02
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