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4,719 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-264 ft
Descent
00:07:35
Avg time
-243 ft
Altitude change
7,288 ft
Altitude min
7,531 ft
Altitude max
7,531 ft
Altitude start
7,288 ft
Altitude end
-5.145%
Grade
-24.884%
Grade max
11.733%
Grade min
436 ft
Distance climb
4,045 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:07:35
Avg time

Rat Trap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    RAT Trail System
    Ridgway, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58821 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128804 in Trail Running
    • #335939 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,001 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,703 in Trail Running
    • #7,191 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM - UFO

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AI Generated Description

Rat Trap is a highly rated 4,719 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ridgway Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 21 ft blue climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 69 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 319 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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on May 22, 2026
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Avg: 4.08 (6 votes)
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      Excellent!! This trail made me giggle all the way!!!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rat Trap located?
      Rat Trap is located in RAT Trail System, Ridgway, Colorado, United States. It is part of the RAT Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.18957, -107.73203.
      ▼ How hard is Rat Trap?
      Rat Trap is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.145%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rat Trap?
      Rat Trap has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 264 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,288 ft to 7,531 ft.
      ▼ Is Rat Trap a point to point trail?
      Rat Trap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rat Trap?
      Rat Trap is 4,719 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rat Trap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rat Trap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rat Trap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rat Trap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rat Trap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Rat Trap. The trail is 4,719 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rat Trap?
      Rat Trap is a very popular trail. There have been 948 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 967 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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