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4,938 ft
Distance
267 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:07:27
Avg time
245 ft
Altitude change
6,878 ft
Altitude min
7,123 ft
Altitude max
6,878 ft
Altitude start
7,123 ft
Altitude end
5%
Grade
-9.9%
Grade max
24.4%
Grade min
3,136 ft
Distance climb
528 ft
Distance down
1,273 ft
Distance flat
00:07:27
Avg time

Riprap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Aqueduct
    Mancos, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 95 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #6418 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33356 in Trail Running
    • #36130 in Hiking
    • #15574 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    May 1 - Nov 30
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    BLM - Tres Rios District

Primarily an uphill trail to access the high point of the Ridges Trail and the Separation downhill segment. This climb is steeper than much of the rest of the Aqueduct trails. Recommended bike direction is clockwise, hikers and equestrians may prefer counter-clockwise.

Access Info

From southern trailhead, and 5-way intersection with Discharge, Separation and Evenflow

Disclaimer

Seasonal wildlife closure Dec 1 - April 30

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 182 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Riprap Trail Reports

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May 20, 2026 @ 4:13pm (America/Denver)
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May 1, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
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Dec 1, 2025 @ 1:35pm (America/Denver)
Dec 1, 2025
Seasonal wildlife closures for all users from December 1 through April 30 in order to protect wintering wildlife
Sep 24, 2025 @ 10:52am (America/Denver)
Sep 24, 2025
Jul 31, 2025 @ 8:37am
Jul 31, 2025
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on May 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      Full Aqueduct Tour (F.A.T.)
      ★ 3.7 • 11 miles • 1,183 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Ride all the trails in the Aqueduct in one awesome 12.6 mile loop.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Riprap located?
      Riprap is located in Aqueduct, Mancos, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Aqueduct trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.35035, -108.32199.
      ▼ How hard is Riprap?
      Riprap is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Riprap?
      Riprap has 267 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,878 ft to 7,123 ft.
      ▼ Is Riprap a point to point trail?
      Riprap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Riprap?
      Riprap is 4,938 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Riprap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Riprap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Riprap?
      Riprap is best visited during: May 1 - Nov 30.
      ▼ How do I access Riprap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Riprap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Riprap?
      The estimated time to ride Riprap is approximately 7 minutes. The trail is 4,938 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Riprap?
      Riprap is a very popular trail. There have been 517 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 944 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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