more stats
2.6 miles
Distance
368 ft
Climb
-378 ft
Descent
00:29:16
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
7,023 ft
Altitude min
7,373 ft
Altitude max
7,033 ft
Altitude start
7,028 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-26.6%
Grade max
22.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,096 ft
Distance flat
00:29:16
Avg time

Karni Mata Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    RAT Trail System
    Ridgway, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72021 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70395 in Trail Running
    • #59774 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Roller Coaster, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    BLM - UFO
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Typical flowing and rolling RAT trail. Nice views to the North and East. Traverses through Pinion Juniper ecosystem. Nice winding climb to a highpoint with a fast decent on skinny singletrack.

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

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  • 34 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 245 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Karni Mata Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2026 @ 2:38pm (America/Denver)
Jun 1, 2026
CCW for sure.
Sep 15, 2025 @ 4:02pm (America/Denver)
Sep 15, 2025
 Tree down at the top
May 24, 2025 @ 9:11am
May 24, 2025
May 23, 2025 @ 10:29am
May 23, 2025
May 1, 2024 @ 8:03am
May 1, 2024
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on Jun 1, 2026
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Karni Mata Trail Ridgway CO
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      5:24 | 86 | Dec 2, 2025 , Ridgway
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      ktmken
      CCW for sure. Can be ridden from campground. Careful crossing 550. Some “drops” are big for lower intermediate riders. Super fun single track loop with awesome views.
      tiliston
      We rode the trail ccw and it was great. There are several short steep rises that really suck going in the cw. Don’t understand why the trail is not one way ccw.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Karni Mata Loop located?
      Karni Mata Loop 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 38.21205, -107.7238.
      ▼ How hard is Karni Mata Loop?
      Karni Mata Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Karni Mata Loop?
      Karni Mata Loop has 368 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 378 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,023 ft to 7,373 ft.
      ▼ Is Karni Mata Loop a point to point trail?
      Karni Mata Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Karni Mata Loop?
      Karni Mata Loop is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Karni Mata Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Karni Mata Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Karni Mata Loop?
      Karni Mata Loop is best visited during: May-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Karni Mata Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Karni Mata Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Karni Mata Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to ride Karni Mata Loop. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Karni Mata Loop?
      Karni Mata Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 973 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,125 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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