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2,277 ft
Distance
212 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:05:00
Avg time
183 ft
Altitude change
6,641 ft
Altitude min
6,847 ft
Altitude max
6,641 ft
Altitude start
6,824 ft
Altitude end
8%
Grade
-12.4%
Grade max
46.7%
Grade min
1,706 ft
Distance climb
423 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:05:00
Avg time

Falcon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Overend Mountain Park
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104009 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #151113 in Trail Running
    • #157240 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,099 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #4,534 in Trail Running
    • #4,963 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    City of Durango

The best way to get up to Brown's Ridge and Ella Vita from the neighborhood. It's a steep one, and maybe more suitable for descent, but it's also a hard climb that will spike your heart rate and leave you pausing to enjoy the views of town (and Perin's Peak) from the top.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Falcon located?
      Falcon is located in Overend Mountain Park, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Overend Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.28302, -107.88515.
      ▼ How hard is Falcon?
      Falcon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Falcon?
      Falcon has 212 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,641 ft to 6,847 ft.
      ▼ Is Falcon a point to point trail?
      Falcon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Falcon?
      Falcon is 2,277 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Falcon?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Falcon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Falcon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Falcon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Falcon?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Falcon. The trail is 2,277 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Falcon?
      Falcon is a very popular trail. There have been 704 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 746 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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