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1.2 miles
Distance
344 ft
Climb
-34 ft
Descent
00:12:39
Avg time
310 ft
Altitude change
7,745 ft
Altitude min
8,090 ft
Altitude max
7,780 ft
Altitude start
8,091 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
-12.2%
Grade max
17%
Grade min
4,603 ft
Distance climb
1,752 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:12:39
Avg time

Nusbaum Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Missionary Ridge
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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Nusbaum Road is a 1 mile less popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Durango Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 344 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 10 rides
  • Last: Aug 13, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nusbaum Road located?
      Nusbaum Road is located in Missionary Ridge, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Missionary Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.32477, -107.78273.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nusbaum Road?
      Nusbaum Road has 344 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 34 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,745 ft to 8,090 ft.
      ▼ Is Nusbaum Road a point to point trail?
      Nusbaum Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Nusbaum Road?
      Nusbaum Road is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nusbaum Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nusbaum Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Nusbaum Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nusbaum Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nusbaum Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Nusbaum Road. 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 Nusbaum Road?
      Nusbaum Road is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 104 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 112 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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