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1.5 miles
Distance
161 ft
Climb
-166 ft
Descent
00:10:47
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
6,316 ft
Altitude min
6,473 ft
Altitude max
6,321 ft
Altitude start
6,316 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-11.8%
Grade max
12%
Grade min
3,146 ft
Distance climb
3,054 ft
Distance down
1,572 ft
Distance flat
00:10:47
Avg time

DRB ESB Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phil's World
    Cortez, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27203 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69552 in Trail Running
    • #33631 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

All trails at Phil's World are directional (clockwise) for mountain bikes (though not for hikers/equestrians).

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 14 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 279 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 2,357 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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Aug 21, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/Denver)
Aug 21, 2026
 Perfect ride back to the parking lot to and a 20 mile day.
Aug 18, 2026 @ 5:36pm (America/Denver)
Aug 18, 2026
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Jun 29, 2026 @ 4:25pm (America/Denver)
Jun 29, 2026
Jun 4, 2026 @ 2:37pm (America/Denver)
Jun 4, 2026
Apr 29, 2026 @ 3:15pm (America/Denver)
Apr 29, 2026
 Riding great
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Ideal
Avg: 4.27 (14 votes)
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        Directions to drb-esb trailhead (37.356800, -108.502460)
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        39:22 | 168 | Jan 6, 2025 , Cortez
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        4:54 | 276 | May 2, 2020 , Cortez

        Routes with this trail

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        Phil's World
        ★ 5.0 • 26 miles • 1,516 ft • 7 •
        Phil's World is known for two words, RIB CAGE! The most prominent feature of the area, is fast and fun,...
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        The Best of Phil's World
        ★ 3.0 • 18 miles • 1,627 ft • 10 • Loop •
        The Phil's World trail system is defined by its hardpacked roller coaster-esque singletrack playfully...
        69
        Telluride to Phils
        ★ 1.0 • 105 miles • 9,910 ft • 15 •
        ..."mostly" downhill. to phils world via Rico Trails and Boggy Draw created as an idea ride at your own risk!

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        4 Reviews & Comments

        trusstruss
        Great trail. Work on the first half; downhill fun on the back half.
        UtahJohn UtahJohn
        Would be nice for someone to post what "DRB ESB" stands for.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is DRB ESB located?
        DRB ESB is located in Phil's World, Cortez, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Phil's World trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.3568, -108.50246.
        ▼ How hard is DRB ESB?
        DRB ESB is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for DRB ESB?
        DRB ESB has 161 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 166 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,316 ft to 6,473 ft.
        ▼ How long is DRB ESB?
        DRB ESB is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on DRB ESB?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on DRB ESB. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access DRB ESB? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to DRB ESB are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride DRB ESB?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride DRB ESB. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is DRB ESB?
        DRB ESB is a very popular trail. There have been 10,559 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,014 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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