more stats
1,493 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:09:02
Avg time
-64 ft
Altitude change
7,180 ft
Altitude min
7,248 ft
Altitude max
7,243 ft
Altitude start
7,178 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-17%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
171 ft
Distance climb
988 ft
Distance down
335 ft
Distance flat
00:09:02
Avg time

Gnawly Line Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    RAT Trail System
    Ridgway, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #97758 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #289044 in Trail Running
    • #106478 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    BLM - UFO

Gnawly Line is a short trail, best ridden downhill. It's got multiple small rock jumps and a few rock gardens. Take this trail into Lower Rattus Maximus for more rocky downhill riding.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 25 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 69 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Gnawly Line Trail Reports

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on Jun 16, 2024
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      UtahJohn UtahJohn
      This trail sucks to climb, recommend descending it.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gnawly Line located?
      Gnawly Line is located in RAT Trail System, Ridgway, Colorado, United States. It is part of the RAT Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.184, -107.73652.
      ▼ How hard is Gnawly Line?
      Gnawly Line is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gnawly Line?
      Gnawly Line has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,180 ft to 7,248 ft.
      ▼ Is Gnawly Line a point to point trail?
      Gnawly Line is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gnawly Line?
      Gnawly Line is 1,493 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gnawly Line?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gnawly Line. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gnawly Line?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gnawly Line are:
      • June (22 activities)
      • May (8 activities)
      • August (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Gnawly Line? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gnawly Line are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gnawly Line?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Gnawly Line. The trail is 1,493 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gnawly Line?
      Gnawly Line is a very popular trail. There have been 248 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 267 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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