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2.5 miles
Distance
595 ft
Climb
-139 ft
Descent
00:42:45
Avg time
455 ft
Altitude change
6,090 ft
Altitude min
6,580 ft
Altitude max
6,090 ft
Altitude start
6,545 ft
Altitude end
3.389%
Grade
-21.456%
Grade max
17.075%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2,701 ft
Distance down
2,124 ft
Distance flat
00:42:45
Avg time

Unconformity Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Oil Well Flats
    Cañon City, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96060 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70356 in Trail Running
    • #110498 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Good climb up to Island in the Sky. Some difficult technical moves, but mostly smooth going.

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    BLM
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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 7, 2025 @ 6:35am
Jan 7, 2025
 reporter 3-5 inches of snow
Dec 10, 2024 @ 3:01pm
Dec 10, 2024
 reporter ~6 inches of snow
Nov 6, 2024 @ 7:03am
Nov 6, 2024
 reporter 6-8 inches of heavy wet snow.
Jul 21, 2024 @ 3:25pm
Jul 21, 2024
Apr 2, 2024 @ 3:28pm
Apr 2, 2024
 reporter Dry but watch for broken limbs and downed trees
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Snow Covered
Avg: 3.91 (6 votes)
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        Directions to unconformity trailhead (38.532110, -105.203300)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Unconformity

        ▼ Where is Unconformity located?
        Unconformity 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 38.53211, -105.2033.
        ▼ How hard is Unconformity?
        Unconformity is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.389%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Unconformity?
        Unconformity has 595 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 139 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,090 ft to 6,580 ft.
        ▼ Is Unconformity a point to point trail?
        Unconformity is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Unconformity?
        Unconformity is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Unconformity?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Unconformity. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Unconformity?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Unconformity are:
        • November (16 activities)
        • March (13 activities)
        • May (11 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Unconformity? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Unconformity are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Unconformity?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 41 minutes to ride Unconformity. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Unconformity?
        Unconformity is a very popular trail. There have been 950 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 967 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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