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757 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:01:40
Avg time
39 ft
Altitude change
9,762 ft
Altitude min
9,802 ft
Altitude max
9,762 ft
Altitude start
9,801 ft
Altitude end
5.153%
Grade
-7.173%
Grade max
16.976%
Grade min
603 ft
Distance climb
59 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:01:40
Avg time

Mount Shavano Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salida
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #223477 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63158 in Trail Running
    • #47043 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,927 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,910 in Trail Running
    • #1,609 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Mount Shavano is a 757 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Salida Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mount Shavano located?
      Mount Shavano is located in Salida, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Salida trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.59677, -106.19697.
      ▼ How hard is Mount Shavano?
      Mount Shavano is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 5.153%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mount Shavano?
      Mount Shavano has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,762 ft to 9,802 ft.
      ▼ Is Mount Shavano a point to point trail?
      Mount Shavano is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mount Shavano?
      Mount Shavano is 757 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mount Shavano?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mount Shavano. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mount Shavano?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mount Shavano are:
      • July (10 activities)
      • September (10 activities)
      • June (8 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Mount Shavano? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mount Shavano are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mount Shavano?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Mount Shavano. The trail is 757 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mount Shavano?
      Mount Shavano is a moderately popular trail. There have been 677 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 997 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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