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1.7 miles
Distance
247 ft
Climb
-251 ft
Descent
00:17:25
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
00:17:25
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 [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 100 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #3110 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60320 in Trail Running
    • #60926 in Hiking
    • #14848 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

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Seasonal wildlife closure Dec 1 - April 30

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 253 rides
  • Last: Jun 30, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain View

        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 75 m of elevation gain. The trail has 76 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,152 m to 2,199 m.
        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.

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