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1.8 miles
Distance
549 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:35:12
Avg time
494 ft
Altitude change
8,241 ft
Altitude min
8,735 ft
Altitude max
8,241 ft
Altitude start
8,734 ft
Altitude end
5.3%
Grade
-14.9%
Grade max
33.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,119 ft
Distance down
1,358 ft
Distance flat
00:35:12
Avg time

West Mancos Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Transfer Recreation Area
    Mancos, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #162837 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104160 in Trail Running
    • #79600 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden

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West Mancos Trail is a 2 mile less popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Mancos Colorado. This hike primary trail and has a extreme overall physical rating with a 549 ft double black diamond climb. It features drop and rock garden. On average it takes 35 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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West Mancos Trail Trail Reports

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Jun 8, 2025 @ 1:58pm
Jun 8, 2025
 Trail is blocked half a mile from the Box Canyon trail. River has flooded the main trail and is several feet deep. There is a huge log blocking...
Jun 29, 2019 @ 1:09pm
Jun 29, 2019
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Jun 2, 2019 @ 6:51pm
Jun 2, 2019
 reporter Minor Water drainage issue, standing water on trail surface
Aug 3, 2018 @ 6:17pm
Aug 3, 2018
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Apr 30, 2018 @ 1:31pm
Apr 30, 2018
 reporter Large tree down across trail, blocking trail close to terminus at Box Canyon Trail.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is West Mancos Trail located?
      West Mancos Trail is located in Transfer Recreation Area, Mancos, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Transfer Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.45195, -108.21674.
      ▼ How hard is West Mancos Trail?
      West Mancos Trail is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 5.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for West Mancos Trail?
      West Mancos Trail has 549 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,241 ft to 8,735 ft.
      ▼ How long is West Mancos Trail?
      West Mancos Trail is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on West Mancos Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on West Mancos Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access West Mancos Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to West Mancos Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride West Mancos Trail?
      The estimated time to ride West Mancos Trail is approximately 35 minutes. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is West Mancos Trail?
      West Mancos Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 33 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 33 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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