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1.6 miles
Distance
153 ft
Climb
-569 ft
Descent
00:32:41
Avg time
-419 ft
Altitude change
7,434 ft
Altitude min
7,891 ft
Altitude max
7,853 ft
Altitude start
7,434 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-35.9%
Grade max
29.3%
Grade min
1,585 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,421 ft
Distance flat
00:32:41
Avg time

Hyper Extended Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horse Gulch
    Durango, Colorado
  • AKA
    Raider Ridge
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #66914 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55576 in Trail Running
    • #47145 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    City of Durango

Technical rocky trail with a bit of exposure. The best lines typically are higher on rocks, and closer to the edge. Many (not all) very hard sections have medium-difficult ride-arounds. This is a tricky and very difficult path - ride with caution

And don't forget to stop and enjoy the views of the Animas River Valley and Durango below!

Disclaimer

This trail has some challenging aspects, but as always look before you leap.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Jan 5, 2026
 reporter Minimal snow, but prevalent mud if not frozen. Go early to avoid trail damage.
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        Directions to hyper-extended-ridge trailhead (37.292450, -107.828320)
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        youtuber Hyper Extended Ridge - Day 5 Durango Adventure...
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        33:30 | 464 | Oct 28, 2022 , Durango
        youtuber Don't look down! - Raider Ridge - Durango, CO
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        13:01 | 1231 | Aug 30, 2018 , Durango
        Horse Gulch - Hyper Extended Ridge (1300 ft...
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        6:13 | 274 | Aug 20, 2024 , Durango
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        Routes with this trail

        43
        Ridge Run
        10 miles • 1,423 ft • 5 • Loop •
        This is a nice techy loop with spectacular views. Super rocky and demanding but well built and all rideable.
        41
        Raider Ridge Loop
        9 miles • 1,594 ft • 12 •
        Raiders Ridge loop

        Trail Products

        3.8 ★★★★★
        22 Ratings
        5 ★ 41%
        4 ★ 18%
        3 ★ 27%
        2 ★ 9%
        1 ★ 5%

        13 Reviews & Comments

        Ampfrog Ampfrog
        Love this kind of tech! Many sections have a few line options, may make things harder/easier depending on what you choose. The long rocky climb halfway through this segment is tough.

        Great views along the way.
        hackerssuck hackerssuck
        This trail sucks. If you like trails that make you feel like you're going uphill more than downhill this is for you. If you like a trail that flows and has a downhill pitch with fun drops and jumps head over to Medicine Trail.
        bkxc bkxc
        Just a MEAT GRINDER!! I love these types of goofy trails that have all kinds of goofy challenges. Followed the advice here and stuck as close to the edge as possible and found most of the bonus challenges. I think double black diamond is a perfectly good rating, as most riders are going to wish they brought their hiking boots.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Hyper Extended Ridge located?
        Hyper Extended 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 37.29245, -107.82832.
        ▼ How hard is Hyper Extended Ridge?
        Hyper Extended Ridge is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hyper Extended Ridge?
        Hyper Extended Ridge has 153 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 569 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,434 ft to 7,891 ft.
        ▼ Is Hyper Extended Ridge a point to point trail?
        Hyper Extended Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hyper Extended Ridge?
        Hyper Extended Ridge is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hyper Extended Ridge?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hyper Extended Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Hyper Extended Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hyper Extended Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hyper Extended Ridge?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 34 minutes to ride Hyper Extended Ridge. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hyper Extended Ridge?
        Hyper Extended Ridge is a moderately popular trail. There have been 838 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 834 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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