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2.5 miles
Distance
292 ft
Climb
-288 ft
Descent
00:16:53
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
9,355 ft
Altitude min
9,420 ft
Altitude max
9,362 ft
Altitude start
9,366 ft
Altitude end
0.034%
Grade
-71.864%
Grade max
39.279%
Grade min
4,476 ft
Distance climb
4,581 ft
Distance down
4,135 ft
Distance flat
00:16:53
Avg time

Mackinaw Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Catamount Reservoir
    Divide, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44924 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #339217 in Trail Running
    • #121968 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #686 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #7,187 in Trail Running
    • #3,508 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Mackinaw is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Divide Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 31 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Mackinaw Trail Reports

Status:
on Jul 6, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Directions to mackinaw trailhead (38.925620, -105.072510)

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      Routes with this trail

      9 miles • 955 ft • 5 •
      Loop of the North Catamount Reservoir trails.
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Alconaway Alconaway
      Nice and easy trail along the water. This is currently an out and back as the trail is closed just before the dam until next year for renovations to both dams.
      Bway2141
      Bring a towel and bathing suit because this trail rolls by some beautiful beaches

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mackinaw located?
      Mackinaw is located in North Catamount Reservoir, Divide, Colorado, United States. It is part of the North Catamount Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.92562, -105.07251.
      ▼ How hard is Mackinaw?
      Mackinaw is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.034%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mackinaw?
      Mackinaw has 292 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 288 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,355 ft to 9,420 ft.
      ▼ Is Mackinaw a point to point trail?
      Mackinaw is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mackinaw?
      Mackinaw is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mackinaw?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mackinaw. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mackinaw? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mackinaw are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mackinaw?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Mackinaw. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mackinaw?
      Mackinaw is a very popular trail. There have been 168 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 176 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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