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4.2 miles
Distance
347 ft
Climb
-372 ft
Descent
00:32:30
Avg time
-27 ft
Altitude change
6,278 ft
Altitude min
6,433 ft
Altitude max
6,420 ft
Altitude start
6,394 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-20.3%
Grade max
26.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:32:30
Avg time

Lemon Head Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phil's World
    Cortez, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27151 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98910 in Trail Running
    • #37748 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Nice flowing directional trail. Typical of the area, with some cool rock ledge sections and embedded rock. All trails at Phil's World are directional (clockwise) for mountain bikes (though not for hikers/equestrians).

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Directional (Clockwise) for Mtn Bikes

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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 269 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 1,531 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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Lemon Head Trail Reports

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Aug 21, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/Denver)
Aug 21, 2026
 Great mix of different trail elements, flat, boulders, punchy climbs
Jun 4, 2026 @ 2:37pm (America/Denver)
Jun 4, 2026
Apr 29, 2026 @ 3:15pm (America/Denver)
Apr 29, 2026
 Riding great
Apr 19, 2026 @ 10:30am (America/Denver)
Apr 19, 2026
 Dry, hard packed and fast
Mar 22, 2026 @ 10:32am (America/Denver)
Mar 22, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.06 (29 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to lemon-head trailhead (37.361170, -108.503890)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lemon Head

        ▼ Where is Lemon Head located?
        Lemon Head is located in Phil's World, Cortez, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Phil's World trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.36117, -108.50389.
        ▼ How hard is Lemon Head?
        Lemon Head is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lemon Head?
        Lemon Head has 347 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 372 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,278 ft to 6,433 ft.
        ▼ How long is Lemon Head?
        Lemon Head is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lemon Head?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lemon Head. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lemon Head?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lemon Head are:
        • May (121 activities)
        • October (91 activities)
        • April (71 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Lemon Head? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lemon Head are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lemon Head?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to ride Lemon Head. The trail is 4.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lemon Head?
        Lemon Head is a very popular trail. There have been 7,281 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,914 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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