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1.7 miles
Distance
110 ft
Climb
-251 ft
Descent
00:14:05
Avg time
-140 ft
Altitude change
7,485 ft
Altitude min
7,698 ft
Altitude max
7,628 ft
Altitude start
7,487 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-33.8%
Grade max
19.3%
Grade min
2,723 ft
Distance climb
4,813 ft
Distance down
1,175 ft
Distance flat
00:14:05
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Splinter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    RAT Trail System
    Ridgway, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64679 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137529 in Trail Running
    • #72786 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM - UFO

Fun loop with good downhill sections separated by short climbs. Takes you to this highest point at RAT. Can be ridden both ways, but more fun downhill

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    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 254 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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May 23, 2026 @ 12:03pm (America/Denver)
May 23, 2026
 I climbed this the first day it it’s way better as a down. Just like the sign says. 👍
Jun 13, 2024 @ 7:19am
Jun 13, 2024
May 1, 2024 @ 8:03am
May 1, 2024
Apr 3, 2024 @ 10:44am
Apr 3, 2024
Trails closed until May 1.
Sep 12, 2023 @ 7:56am
Sep 12, 2023
 Some damp spray, rock and roots just wet enough to be slippery
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on May 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Splinter

        ▼ Where is Splinter located?
        Splinter is located in RAT Trail System, Ridgway, Colorado, United States. It is part of the RAT Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.1875, -107.73172.
        ▼ How hard is Splinter?
        Splinter is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Splinter?
        Splinter has 110 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 251 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,485 ft to 7,698 ft.
        ▼ Is Splinter a point to point trail?
        Splinter is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Splinter?
        Splinter is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Splinter?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Splinter. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Splinter?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Splinter are:
        • September (41 activities)
        • May (38 activities)
        • August (31 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Splinter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Splinter are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Splinter?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Splinter. 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 Splinter?
        Splinter is a very popular trail. There have been 1,017 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,145 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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