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3.8 miles
Distance
220 ft
Climb
-286 ft
Descent
00:38:49
Avg time
-66 ft
Altitude change
7,505 ft
Altitude min
7,653 ft
Altitude max
7,653 ft
Altitude start
7,589 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
16.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,813 ft
Distance flat
00:38:49
Avg time

String Bean Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Boggy Draw
    Dolores, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #78707 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137679 in Trail Running
    • #89773 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Spring to Fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Forest Service

String Bean is slightly more technical than the rest of the trails at Boggy Draw. It is very rideable for all riders. However, true beginners may have a harder time riding this trail than others.

Access Info

Travel on Bean Canyon going counter clockwise, cross the road and continue on trail for mile-mile 1/2 and the trail is clearly marked on the left, or keep driving past the normal turn off for Boggy Draw for about 3ish miles to the 2nd road crossing for bean canyon and park there.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 25 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 127 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Jul 1, 2026 @ 5:43pm (America/Denver)
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Apr 28, 2025 @ 10:02am
Apr 28, 2025
 Mostly dry, no mud, great conditions.
Dec 21, 2024 @ 10:49am
Dec 21, 2024
 Completely dry and clear of snow and ice at the moment.
Oct 3, 2024 @ 10:44am
Oct 3, 2024
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Very Dry
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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        Directions to string-bean trailhead (37.530850, -108.472150)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About String Bean

        ▼ Where is String Bean located?
        String Bean is located in Boggy Draw, Dolores, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Boggy Draw trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.53085, -108.47215.
        ▼ How hard is String Bean?
        String Bean is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for String Bean?
        String Bean has 220 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 286 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,505 ft to 7,653 ft.
        ▼ Is String Bean a point to point trail?
        String Bean is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is String Bean?
        String Bean is 3.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on String Bean?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on String Bean. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride String Bean?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride String Bean are:
        • July (16 activities)
        • May (10 activities)
        • September (8 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access String Bean? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to String Bean are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride String Bean?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 37 minutes to ride String Bean. The trail is 3.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is String Bean?
        String Bean is a moderately popular trail. There have been 423 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 415 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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