more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
161 ft
Climb
-166 ft
Descent
00:10:17
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
00:10:17
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 [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35653 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130295 in Trail Running
    • #108962 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #498 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,753 in Trail Running
    • #3,107 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).

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 285 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 2,428 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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DRB ESB Trail Reports

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Oct 31, 2026 @ 2:50pm (America/Denver)
3 hours
 Couple puddles and general tread damage from recent rains. Next system coming in tomorrow will shut it down for a while.
Oct 15, 2026 @ 5:47pm (America/Denver)
Oct 15, 2026
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
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on Oct 31, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.27 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      39:22 | 255 | Jan 6, 2025 , Cortez
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      4:54 | 296 | May 2, 2020 , Cortez

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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 10 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 10,712 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,176 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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