more stats
1,394 ft
Distance
-130 ft
Descent
00:01:31
Avg time
-130 ft
Altitude change
7,216 ft
Altitude min
7,346 ft
Altitude max
7,346 ft
Altitude start
7,218 ft
Altitude end
-9.3%
Grade
-27.4%
Grade max
-1.3%
Grade min
1,394 ft
Distance down
00:01:31
Avg time

Trough Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Prince Creek & Crown Trail System
    Carbondale, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50810 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #148527 in Trail Running
    • #338295 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #825 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #4,428 in Trail Running
    • #7,264 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Winter closure for bikes on this BLM route is Dec. 1 through April 15.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM — Colorado River Valley Field Office

Trough starts off the main dirt road located in the middle of the Prince Creek area. Starting at the actual trough the trail gets it name from, the trail winds through the sage brush making it's way down hill to South Porcupine. Almost all the turns have berms, making it easy to rally this quick downhill.

Though it's not marked as a one-way, most people only ride it as a downhill.

Tags
Berms
Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 29 miles average
6 Months
  • 56 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 216 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
Status:
on Apr 17, 2024
Dry
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trough located?
      Trough is located in Prince Creek & Crown Trail System, Carbondale, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Prince Creek & Crown Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.34928, -107.15769.
      ▼ How hard is Trough?
      Trough is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trough?
      The trail has 130 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,216 ft to 7,346 ft.
      ▼ Is Trough a point to point trail?
      Trough is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trough?
      Trough is 1,394 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trough?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trough. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trough?
      Trough is best visited during: Winter closure for bikes on this BLM route is Dec. 1 through April 15..
      ▼ How do I access Trough? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trough are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trough?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Trough. The trail is 1,394 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trough?
      Trough is a very popular trail. There have been 1,790 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,824 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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