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1.7 miles
Distance
268 ft
Climb
-40 ft
Descent
00:18:06
Avg time
227 ft
Altitude change
7,932 ft
Altitude min
8,200 ft
Altitude max
7,957 ft
Altitude start
8,182 ft
Altitude end
2.5%
Grade
-9.9%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,214 ft
Distance down
1,322 ft
Distance flat
00:18:06
Avg time

Rush Spur Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chicken Creek Area
    Mancos, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #158712 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #299484 in Trail Running
    • #301919 in Hiking
    • #20949 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #3,080 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #6,712 in Trail Running
    • #6,702 in Hiking
    • #563 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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AI Generated Description

Rush Spur is a 2 mile less popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Mancos Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.

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Family friendly

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 10, 2026
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Rush Spur Trail Reports

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Jun 12, 2025 @ 11:26am
Jun 12, 2025
 Significant tread damage everywhere and equestrian post holes from 4" to 6" on north facing slopes.  Hiking and biking not recommended.
Apr 27, 2023 @ 7:32pm
Apr 27, 2023
 Snowy and muddy! Needs more time
Jul 21, 2020 @ 8:43am
Jul 21, 2020
 This is a green trail!
Jun 2, 2019 @ 7:02pm
Jun 2, 2019
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May 7, 2018 @ 4:20pm
May 7, 2018
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on Jun 12, 2025
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Croxroan
      This needs to be changed to green difficulty

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rush Spur located?
      Rush Spur is located in Chicken Creek Area, Mancos, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Chicken Creek Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.43122, -108.29222.
      ▼ How hard is Rush Spur?
      Rush Spur is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rush Spur?
      Rush Spur has 268 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 40 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,932 ft to 8,200 ft.
      ▼ Is Rush Spur a point to point trail?
      Rush Spur is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rush Spur?
      Rush Spur is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rush Spur?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rush Spur. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rush Spur? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rush Spur are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rush Spur?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Rush Spur. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rush Spur?
      Rush Spur is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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