more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
383 ft
Climb
-491 ft
Descent
00:21:02
Avg time
-108 ft
Altitude change
8,059 ft
Altitude min
8,302 ft
Altitude max
8,246 ft
Altitude start
8,140 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-47.2%
Grade max
39.2%
Grade min
3,734 ft
Distance climb
3,169 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:21:02
Avg time

Ring Dike Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Hartman Rocks
    Gunnison, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 80 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #101748 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112327 in E-Biking
    • #216714 in Trail Running
    • #120848 in Hiking
    • #5122 in Dirtbiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,037 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,089 in E-Biking
    • #6,362 in Trail Running
    • #3,466 in Hiking
    • #197 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Weaves through a long spine of beautiful cliffs and rock spires. Endless granite slabs and chunk, intimidating descents and STEEP but fully rideable climbs. If you can roll the first slab you'll probably do alright. Some consequential exposure. A couple turns that are easy to miss. Amazing trail.

Tags
ExposureRock slabs

Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 82 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Ring Dike Trail Reports

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Sep 1, 2020 @ 10:27am
Sep 1, 2020
 One large tree down, able to ride around
Jul 29, 2018 @ 8:17am
Jul 29, 2018
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on Sep 1, 2020
Dry
Avg: 4.14 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Trail Products

      4.3 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 63%
      4 ★ 13%
      3 ★ 13%
      2 ★ 13%
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      6 Reviews & Comments

      turbo1972
      Sooo much fun! Yes it's uppity! Yes it's downity! Yes it's techy! Fun for this 53 yo advanced rider! Always one of the go-to trails that I go to when I come here!
      sjsf
      We rode this trail after Rattlesnake, hoping for more of that. This trail could not be more different, it sucks. If you want two laps, do yourself a favor and ride Rattlesnake twice. Ring Dike might be fun on a moto, it is lame on a bike.
      farmteamlb farmteamlb
      Not bad at all - trust your tires. Bummer that the trail has sections that are hard to follow. Makes for a disjointed venture if you’re new to the trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ring Dike located?
      Ring Dike is located in Hartman Rocks, Gunnison, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Hartman Rocks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.48314, -106.9415.
      ▼ How hard is Ring Dike?
      Ring Dike is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ring Dike?
      Ring Dike has 383 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 491 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,059 ft to 8,302 ft.
      ▼ Is Ring Dike a point to point trail?
      Ring Dike is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ring Dike?
      Ring Dike is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ring Dike?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ring Dike. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ring Dike? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ring Dike are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ring Dike?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Ring Dike. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ring Dike?
      Ring Dike is a moderately popular trail. There have been 540 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 539 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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