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2.6 miles
Distance
43 ft
Climb
-591 ft
Descent
00:25:37
Avg time
-548 ft
Altitude change
9,815 ft
Altitude min
10,407 ft
Altitude max
10,364 ft
Altitude start
9,816 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-35.2%
Grade max
7%
Grade min
2,418 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,215 ft
Distance flat
00:25:37
Avg time

Rim View Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grand Mesa West
    Cedaredge, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #533
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #108306 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #368661 in Trail Running
    • #312237 in Hiking
    • #26658 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,218 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #7,542 in Trail Running
    • #6,808 in Hiking
    • #824 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    June-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Rim View starts at an informal campground by a lake and meanders up through a meadow for a bit. The trail then turns to a super fun rocky descent that spits you out at Mesa Lakes and the start of the West Bench trail

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MeadowRock gardensRockyViews

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Jul 16, 2023 @ 8:33pm
Jul 16, 2023
Jul 4, 2023 @ 6:08pm
Jul 4, 2023
Still lots of snow patches and down trees. Needs a little time, but far less snow than a week ago.
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      ianereed
      Very fun and fast trail. Some tricky rock garden bits, but nothing scary or committing.
      GrandCountyTrails
      Some chunk, some flow, some tech, some speed. Worth riding down!
      NICOLEorkU1k
      For all but advanced bikers, be prepared for significant sections of downhill hike a bike. The trail is narrow and very rocky with large boulders to navigate around/down. But it's an ok way to get from the top to west bench...I'm not sure if there's a better way.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rim View located?
      Rim View is located in Grand Mesa West, Cedaredge, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Grand Mesa West trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.03418, -108.12226.
      ▼ How hard is Rim View?
      Rim View is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rim View?
      Rim View has 43 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 591 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,815 ft to 10,407 ft.
      ▼ Is Rim View a point to point trail?
      Rim View is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rim View?
      Rim View is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rim View?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rim View. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rim View?
      Rim View is best visited during: June-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Rim View? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rim View are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rim View?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Rim View. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rim View?
      Rim View is a very popular trail. There have been 75 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 78 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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