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4,747 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-342 ft
Descent
00:05:48
Avg time
-338 ft
Altitude change
6,802 ft
Altitude min
7,140 ft
Altitude max
7,140 ft
Altitude start
6,801 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-28.6%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
226 ft
Distance climb
3,901 ft
Distance down
607 ft
Distance flat
00:05:48
Avg time

Half Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horse Gulch
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11356 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55909 in Trail Running
    • #48723 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    City of Durango

In 2022, Durango Trails, working with the City of Durango, created this one-mile contour trail which connects to Charmed, EZ, Flame Out and Extended Ridge. Half Ridge Trail was formerly a 30% grade fire road which was never reclaimed after being built for a small fire in Horse Gulch around the year 2000.

The Half Ridge Trail is part of the Progressive Ridge, connecting to Raider Ridge, Hyper-Extended Ridge, Kitty Charmer, Charmed and Ben’s Down N Out. Half Ridge allows for loops to the ridge, down to Horse Gulch Road, back up Rocky Road and down Ben’s Down N Out.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 180 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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Feb 28, 2026 @ 8:45pm (America/Denver)
Feb 28, 2026
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Feb 23, 2026 @ 8:09am (America/Denver)
Feb 23, 2026
 reporter Trails are snow covered and will need a couple weeks to dry out. Either use early when frozen or avoid.
Jan 20, 2026 @ 8:00am (America/Denver)
Jan 20, 2026
 reporter A couple small soft spots may be present, but in general good to go.
Jan 5, 2026 @ 2:06pm (America/Denver)
Jan 5, 2026
 reporter Minimal snow, but prevalent mud if not frozen. Go early to avoid trail damage.
Oct 21, 2025 @ 11:36am (America/Denver)
Oct 21, 2025
 Great shape!
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on Feb 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to half-ridge trailhead (37.268420, -107.864650)
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        2 Reviews & Comments

        spokesmanmtb spokesmanmtb
        Is this trail is NICE! Great condition and smooth climbing. Good berms! Please watch for climbers when descending. It's easy to get some speed on this dirt.
        jasbushey jasbushey
        I've only ridden this trail uphill, but its probably the easiest way to access the ridge. A mellow grade with large banked berms it would be a fun blue downhill as well. Nice new addition to the area making more loops possible.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Half Ridge located?
        Half Ridge is located in Horse Gulch, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Horse Gulch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.26842, -107.86465.
        ▼ How hard is Half Ridge?
        Half Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Half Ridge?
        Half Ridge has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 342 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,802 ft to 7,140 ft.
        ▼ Is Half Ridge a point to point trail?
        Half Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Half Ridge?
        Half Ridge is 4,747 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Half Ridge?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Half Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Half Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Half Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Half Ridge?
        The estimated time to ride Half Ridge is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 4,747 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Half Ridge?
        Half Ridge is a very popular trail. There have been 1,508 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,724 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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