4.7 miles
Distance
223 ft
Climb
-2,209 ft
Descent
00:53:02
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Deer Creek Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coal Bank and Molas Pass
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Season
    Summer
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #83658 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75643 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    USFS

This adventurous trail is a fun ride to do after you've done most of the other trails in the area and you want extra technical challenges. Thanks to the local guerilla trail gnomes, this trail has gotten a lot love lately and is much more enjoyable to ride.

The trail shares the beginning of Coal Creek Trail. Deer Creek vaguely splits off from Coal at the top of the hill and goes next to a small lake. The trail veers right then left through some thick willow and is hard to find. The top part is much more flowy and less eroded now. The mid section is less steep and rolls nicely near the valley bottom. The last bit of trail is gnarly, steep, and loose, hence the 2x black. Some people won't like this, but its all rideable and fun. This trail makes for a great loop from Pass Creek Trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Deer Creek mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1,986 ft
  • Altitude min
    9,846 ft
  • Altitude max
    11,925 ft
  • Altitude start
    11,832 ft
  • Altitude end
    9,846 ft
  • Grade
    -8.1%
  • Grade max
    -62.8%
  • Grade min
    21.1%
  • Distance climb
    4,245 ft
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    892 ft
  • Avg time
    00:53:02
  • Avg reverse time
    01:58:13
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on Oct 19, 2024
Snow Covered
Avg: 3.57 (6 votes)
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      Deer Creek Trail Reports

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      Oct 19, 2024 @ 9:03am
      Oct 19, 2024
      		 reporter Snow covered for season.
      Aug 15, 2024 @ 7:14am
      Aug 15, 2024
      		 reporter Lower switchbacks were heavily impacted from rain and the trail in places shows it. Mostly be aware of increased trenches and rutting.
      Aug 4, 2024 @ 11:38am
      Aug 4, 2024
      		 As dry as it gets, riding well. No alpine mud to speak of outside of the creek crossing and a few patches in the shade.
      Jul 12, 2024 @ 6:39am
      Jul 12, 2024
      		 reporter
      Wet at the top in the willows. Clear of trees.
      Jul 8, 2024 @ 7:14am
      Jul 8, 2024
      		 reporter Reports are that the upper section is still very wet and muddy in the willows, and the 3 down trees remain. Give it at least another week.
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