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5.3 miles
Distance
507 ft
Climb
-517 ft
Descent
00:37:47
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
6,445 ft
Altitude min
6,620 ft
Altitude max
6,525 ft
Altitude start
6,516 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-25.2%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:37:47
Avg time
Stinky Spring Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPhil's World
Cortez, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerBureau of Land Management
Trail begins with a casual climb, leading to a mile or so of fantastic downhill swales. All trails at Phil's World are directional (clockwise) for mountain bikes (though not for hikers/equestrians).
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
- 89 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
All
- 1,030 rides
- Last: Nov 12, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Very Dry
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Directions to stinky-spring-loop trailhead
(37.366930, -108.492060)
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30:04 |
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Oct 3, 2026 , Cortez
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39:22 |
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Jan 6, 2025 , Cortez
Routes with this trail
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★ 5.0 • 26 miles • 1,516 ft • 7 •
Phil's World is known for two words, RIB CAGE! The most prominent feature of the area, Rib Cage is fast...
★ 3.0 • 18 miles • 1,627 ft • 10 • Loop •
The Phil's World trail system is defined by its hardpacked roller coaster-esque singletrack playfully...
★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 1,219 ft • 10 • Loop • Race •
Race course lap for the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde.
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6 Reviews & Comments
trusstruss
I agree with ridewithmydog, but I will raise you 10. This is an amazing loop—not to be missed. I did all the northern trails yesterday and all of the middle ones today. Best trails so far: Stinky and Ribcage (of course).
ridewithmydog
Phil’s is best known for Rib Cage… but don’t sleep on Stinky. It has a little bit of everything. Flow, tech (up & down) and great views.
Coryhibbert
Great shape. Hero dirt like rest of Phil’s. Goes by fast.
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