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4.4 miles
Distance
-4,319 ft
Descent
02:45:36
Avg time
-4,319 ft
Altitude change
9,895 ft
Altitude min
14,214 ft
Altitude max
14,214 ft
Altitude start
9,895 ft
Altitude end
-18.7%
Grade
-127.1%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
02:45:36
Avg time

Mt. Shavano Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salida
    , Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #1428
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #329872 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #233960 in E-Biking
    • #12207 in Trail Running
    • #4408 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #5,803 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,955 in E-Biking
    • #359 in Trail Running
    • #150 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Mt. Shavano is a 4 mile less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Salida Colorado. This hike primary trail. On average it takes 2 hours45 minutes to complete this trail.

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Mt. Shavano Trail Reports

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Jun 20, 2025 @ 3:45pm
Jun 20, 2025
 Mostly dry Not recommended for bikes but they are legal
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Dry
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mt. Shavano located?
      Mt. Shavano is located in Salida, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Salida trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.61896, -106.23913.
      ▼ How hard is Mt. Shavano?
      Mt. Shavano is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 18.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt. Shavano?
      The trail has 4,319 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,895 ft to 14,214 ft.
      ▼ How long is Mt. Shavano?
      Mt. Shavano is 4.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mt. Shavano?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mt. Shavano. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mt. Shavano? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mt. Shavano are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mt. Shavano?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 46 minutes to ride Mt. Shavano. The trail is 4.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mt. Shavano?
      Mt. Shavano is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 193 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 292 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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