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3.4 miles
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-1,848 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-1,741 ft
Altitude change
6,803 ft
Altitude min
8,544 ft
Altitude start
6,804 ft
Altitude end
-9.7%
Grade
-51.2%
Grade max
14.8%
Grade min
1,647 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
545 ft
Distance flat
Mitchell Lakes Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
- ATV/ORV/OHV
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Riding AreaHermosa Creek
Durango, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in ATVing/Offroading
- 5 in Adaptive Biking
- 5 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for E-Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerUSFS
- Vehicle Info
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Max Width72 inches
Old USFS road used to access Hermosa Creek
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
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- 2 rides
- Last: Oct 13, 2024
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- Snow Packed
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Very Dry
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