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1.5 miles
Distance
154 ft
Climb
-90 ft
Descent
00:14:06
Avg time
64 ft
Altitude change
5,934 ft
Altitude min
6,001 ft
Altitude max
5,934 ft
Altitude start
5,997 ft
Altitude end
0.804%
Grade
-8.702%
Grade max
11.967%
Grade min
3,222 ft
Distance climb
2,290 ft
Distance down
2,432 ft
Distance flat
00:14:06
Avg time

Tectonic Shift - West Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Oil Well Flats
    Cañon City, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53718 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80806 in Trail Running
    • #19872 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

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AI Generated Description

Tectonic Shift - West is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cañon City Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 154 ft blue climb. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association

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Jan 15, 2026 @ 10:19am (America/Denver)
Jan 15, 2026
Jan 7, 2025 @ 6:35am
Jan 7, 2025
reporter 3-5 inches of snow
Dec 29, 2024 @ 11:48am
Dec 29, 2024
A couple small patches of mud, mostly dry though.
Dec 10, 2024 @ 3:01pm
Dec 10, 2024
reporter ~6 inches of snow
Nov 6, 2024 @ 7:02am
Nov 6, 2024
reporter 6-8 inches of heavy wet snow.
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Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Tectonic Shift - West located?
      Tectonic Shift - West is located in Oil Well Flats, Cañon City, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Oil Well Flats trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.53646, -105.21888.
      How hard is Tectonic Shift - West?
      Tectonic Shift - West is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.804%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for Tectonic Shift - West?
      Tectonic Shift - West has 154 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,934 ft to 6,001 ft.
      Is Tectonic Shift - West a point to point trail?
      Tectonic Shift - West is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Tectonic Shift - West?
      Tectonic Shift - West is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Tectonic Shift - West?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tectonic Shift - West. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Tectonic Shift - West? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tectonic Shift - West are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Tectonic Shift - West?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Tectonic Shift - West. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Tectonic Shift - West?
      Tectonic Shift - West is a very popular trail. There have been 2,038 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,724 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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