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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
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHorse Gulch
Durango, Colorado -
AKARaider Ridge
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (6 votes)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerCity 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!
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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: Jul 3, 2026
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Directions to hyper-extended-ridge trailhead
(37.292450, -107.828320)
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This is a nice techy loop with spectacular views. Super rocky and demanding but well built and all rideable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hyper Extended Ridge
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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