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1.2 miles
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-154 ft
Descent
00:06:22
Avg time
-118 ft
Altitude change
5,450 ft
Altitude min
5,601 ft
Altitude max
5,569 ft
Altitude start
5,449 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-10.6%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
997 ft
Distance climb
4,245 ft
Distance down
974 ft
Distance flat
00:06:22
Avg time

Mutton Bustin' Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Cañon
    Cañon City, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #168239 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84444 in Trail Running
    • #99717 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,180 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,425 in Trail Running
    • #2,861 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    BLM

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Mutton Bustin' is a 1 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Cañon City Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 6 miles average
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  • 108 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,174 rides
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Jan 7, 2025 @ 6:35am
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      1 Review & Comments

      ReevesJ
      It is best to take wagon trail south and come back north on this trail it flows down hill south to north.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mutton Bustin' located?
      Mutton Bustin' is located in South Cañon, Cañon City, Colorado, United States. It is part of the South Cañon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.42038, -105.2652.
      ▼ How hard is Mutton Bustin'?
      Mutton Bustin' is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mutton Bustin'?
      Mutton Bustin' has 37 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 154 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,450 ft to 5,601 ft.
      ▼ Is Mutton Bustin' a point to point trail?
      Mutton Bustin' is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mutton Bustin'?
      Mutton Bustin' is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mutton Bustin'?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mutton Bustin'. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mutton Bustin'?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mutton Bustin' are:
      • August (55 activities)
      • October (52 activities)
      • December (50 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Mutton Bustin'? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mutton Bustin' are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mutton Bustin'?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Mutton Bustin'. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mutton Bustin'?
      Mutton Bustin' is a very popular trail. There have been 3,657 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,886 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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