more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
247 ft
Climb
-251 ft
Descent
00:17:09
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
7,061 ft
Altitude min
7,215 ft
Altitude max
7,066 ft
Altitude start
7,060 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-22.6%
Grade max
25.4%
Grade min
3,205 ft
Distance climb
3,232 ft
Distance down
2,674 ft
Distance flat
00:17:09
Avg time

Mountain View Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Aqueduct
    Mancos, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #6424 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11355 in E-Biking
    • #354814 in Trail Running
    • #114351 in Hiking
    • #704 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #88 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #115 in E-Biking
    • #7,434 in Trail Running
    • #3,260 in Hiking
    • #9 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    May 1 - Nov 30
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    BLM - Tres Rios District

More fun, flowy riding in the Aqueduct area Accesses the highest point in the Aqueduct Trail System. Views of Mancos and the mountains from the La Platas in the East to the Sleeping Ute in the West. Recommended bike direction is clockwise, hikers and equestrians may prefer counter-clockwise.

Access Info

Via Ridges Trail

Disclaimer

Seasonal wildlife closure Dec 1 - April 30

Tags
Family friendlyFlowyViews

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 60 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 288 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Mountain View Trail Reports

Status:
on Oct 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (1,000)
close
      Directions to mountain-view trailhead (37.362690, -108.315940)

      Photos

      4 more »
      mtb
      73 |
      Oct 1, 2025 @ 5:55pm
      Oct 1, 2025
      mtb
      121 |
      May 2, 2023 @ 1:25pm
      May 2, 2023
      mtb
      140 |
      May 2, 2023 @ 1:24pm
      May 2, 2023
      report
      mtb
      74 |
      May 26, 2025 @ 11:06am
      May 26, 2025

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Mountain View yet, add a video.

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.7 • 11 miles • 1,183 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Ride all the trails in the Aqueduct in one awesome 12.6 mile loop.
      4.4 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★ 80%
      4 ★
      3 ★
      2 ★ 20%
      1 ★

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Nearby Trails

      • By MancosTrailsTF Pro MTG & contributors
      • #583474 - 847 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mountain View located?
      Mountain View is located in Aqueduct, Mancos, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Aqueduct trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.36269, -108.31594.
      ▼ How hard is Mountain View?
      Mountain View is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mountain View?
      Mountain View has 247 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 251 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,061 ft to 7,215 ft.
      ▼ Is Mountain View a point to point trail?
      Yes, Mountain View is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mountain View?
      Mountain View is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mountain View?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mountain View. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mountain View?
      Mountain View is best visited during: May 1 - Nov 30.
      ▼ How do I access Mountain View? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mountain View are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mountain View?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Mountain View. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mountain View?
      Mountain View is a very popular trail. There have been 798 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,000 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.