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1.6 miles
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-321 ft
Descent
00:13:48
Avg time
-255 ft
Altitude change
7,300 ft
Altitude min
7,612 ft
Altitude max
7,555 ft
Altitude start
7,300 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-22.9%
Grade max
13.9%
Grade min
1,923 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
971 ft
Distance flat
00:13:48
Avg time

Ratical 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
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #42086 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #61641 in Trail Running
    • #102511 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM - UFO

Fast, flowy pump track style trail. Highly recommended downhill direction. This one is a local favorite

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 66 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 313 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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May 25, 2025 @ 9:08am
May 25, 2025
Jun 13, 2024 @ 7:18am
Jun 13, 2024
 Could use a little bit higher tree trim so you don't get wacked in the face standing up. Especially for taller riders.
May 1, 2024 @ 8:03am
May 1, 2024
Apr 3, 2024 @ 10:44am
Apr 3, 2024
Trails closed until May 1.
Sep 12, 2023 @ 7:56am
Sep 12, 2023
 Some slick spots, no standing water. Use caution
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on May 25, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ratical

        ▼ Where is Ratical located?
        Ratical 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 38.18943, -107.73139.
        ▼ How hard is Ratical?
        Ratical is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ratical?
        Ratical has 68 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 321 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,300 ft to 7,612 ft.
        ▼ Is Ratical a point to point trail?
        Ratical is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ratical?
        Ratical is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ratical?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ratical. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ratical?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ratical are:
        • May (27 activities)
        • September (25 activities)
        • July (22 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Ratical? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ratical are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ratical?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Ratical. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ratical?
        Ratical is a very popular trail. There have been 799 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 938 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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