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2.1 miles
Distance
417 ft
Climb
-436 ft
Descent
00:22:41
Avg time
-19 ft
Altitude change
6,985 ft
Altitude min
7,301 ft
Altitude max
7,053 ft
Altitude start
7,034 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-37.5%
Grade max
33.7%
Grade min
4,934 ft
Distance climb
4,836 ft
Distance down
1,503 ft
Distance flat
00:22:41
Avg time

Cuchillo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horse Gulch
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #70313 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123368 in Trail Running
    • #117314 in Hiking
    • #1588 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    City of Durango

A swoopy and flowy loop around the valley floor. Some drops and climbs can get a little bit technical, but any intermediate rider should be able to navigate this trail without too much trouble.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 284 rides
  • Last: Jun 30, 2026
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Cuchillo Trail Reports

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Mar 4, 2026 @ 7:33am (America/Denver)
Mar 4, 2026
 Western portion is almost 100% dry. Very rideable.
Jan 5, 2026 @ 2:06pm (America/Denver)
Jan 5, 2026
 reporter Minimal snow, but prevalent mud if not frozen. Go early to avoid trail damage.
Nov 27, 2025 @ 4:10pm (America/Denver)
Nov 27, 2025
 The upper (eastern) portion has some mud and rutted down the middle for many portions.
Jul 18, 2025 @ 7:58pm
Jul 18, 2025
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Jul 15, 2025 @ 11:54pm
Jul 15, 2025
 Large piñon tree down across the trail around mile 1.9 on the map here, just after the last high point and before crossing the ravine.
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on Mar 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to cuchillo trailhead (37.270600, -107.851000)

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        May 17, 2021 @ 4:50pm
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        Mar 4, 2026 @ 6:33am
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        Nov 6, 2022 @ 6:44am
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        10:40 | 214 | Feb 23, 2024 , Durango
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        0:08 | 10 | Apr 13, 2026 , Durango

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        Big Climb Day
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        2nd Ave - Advanced Horse Gulch
        21 miles • 3,332 ft • 21 • Point to Point •
        route for advanced riders. Higher mileage ride with good climbs. Flowy downhills also with technical riding.
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        Moderate Horse Gulch
        21 miles • 3,332 ft • 14 • Point to Point •
        route for advanced riders. Higher mileage ride with good climbs. Flowy downhills also with technical riding.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cuchillo

        ▼ Where is Cuchillo located?
        Cuchillo is located in Horse Gulch, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Horse Gulch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.2706, -107.851.
        ▼ How hard is Cuchillo?
        Cuchillo is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cuchillo?
        Cuchillo has 417 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 436 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,985 ft to 7,301 ft.
        ▼ Is Cuchillo a point to point trail?
        Cuchillo is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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