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3.3 miles
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-1,602 ft
Descent
00:28:21
Avg time
-1,598 ft
Altitude change
7,892 ft
Altitude min
9,491 ft
Altitude max
9,491 ft
Altitude start
7,894 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-32.5%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
262 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:28:21
Avg time
First Fork Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMissionary Ridge
Durango, Colorado -
Ref Number#727
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonMay - Oct
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
Multi use trail that is a good descent or climb trail on mountain bike to access missionary ridge. Multiple creek crossings throughout the spring and summer.
Utilized by hikers and horses so bikers be aware.
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Access Info
Park past Colvig Silver Camps, either at gate or through. Be sure to shut gate as you pass. Low clearance cars not recommended on road.
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USFSLand Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 14 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 73 rides
- Last: Jun 5, 2026
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Directions to first-fork trailhead
(37.377030, -107.781140)
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Fork
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Where is First Fork located?
First Fork is located in Missionary Ridge, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Missionary Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.37703, -107.78114.
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How hard is First Fork?
First Fork is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for First Fork?
First Fork has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,602 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,892 ft to 9,491 ft.
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Is First Fork a point to point trail?
First Fork is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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