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1,198 ft
Distance
63 ft
Climb
00:02:52
Avg time
62 ft
Altitude change
5,643 ft
Altitude min
5,707 ft
Altitude max
5,643 ft
Altitude start
5,705 ft
Altitude end
5.2%
Grade
-1.2%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
981 ft
Distance climb
85 ft
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat
00:02:52
Avg time

Short Shot Details

  • Activities
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Third Flats
    Grand Junction, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
  • Global Ranking
    #128720 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15601 in E-Biking
    • #119469 in Trail Running
    • #95204 in Hiking
    • #2080 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3

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AI Generated Description

Short Shot is a 1,198 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Grand Junction Colorado. This dirtbike/moto primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Routes with this trail

      53
      Grand Junction 30M - SEP 2018
      ★ 3.0 • 31 miles • 3,459 ft • 29 • Out & Back •
      First itinerary in Grand Junction. Combo of Third Flats' 'Butterknife' and Lunch Loops' ' (east)' down.
      3.0 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
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      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Short Shot located?
      Short Shot is located in Third Flats, Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Third Flats trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.00841, -108.59488.
      ▼ How hard is Short Shot?
      Short Shot is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Short Shot?
      Short Shot has 63 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,643 ft to 5,707 ft.
      ▼ Is Short Shot a point to point trail?
      Short Shot is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Short Shot?
      Short Shot is 1,198 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Short Shot?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Short Shot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Short Shot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Short Shot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Short Shot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Short Shot. The trail is 1,198 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Short Shot?
      Short Shot is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 119 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 117 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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