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1.2 miles
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-569 ft
Descent
00:50:14
Avg time
-532 ft
Altitude change
8,591 ft
Altitude min
9,158 ft
Altitude max
9,123 ft
Altitude start
8,589 ft
Altitude end
-8.1%
Grade
-37.2%
Grade max
20.4%
Grade min
1,060 ft
Distance climb
5,236 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:50:14
Avg time

Geyser Spring Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rico
    , Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #648
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #319400 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #178073 in Trail Running
    • #14702 in Hiking
    • #35456 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #5,498 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #5,299 in Trail Running
    • #490 in Hiking
    • #1,181 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Popular short hike to a hot spring nestled in the woods. The hike is nice, well worn with a good steady gradient.

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BridgesHot springs
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Geyser Spring located?
      Geyser Spring is located in Rico, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Rico trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.75194, -108.12044.
      ▼ How hard is Geyser Spring?
      Geyser Spring is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Geyser Spring?
      Geyser Spring has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 569 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,591 ft to 9,158 ft.
      ▼ Is Geyser Spring a point to point trail?
      Geyser Spring is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Geyser Spring?
      Geyser Spring is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Geyser Spring?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Geyser Spring. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Geyser Spring? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Geyser Spring are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Geyser Spring?
      The estimated time to ride Geyser Spring is approximately 50 minutes. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Geyser Spring?
      Geyser Spring is a moderately popular trail. There have been 23 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 38 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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