more stats
927 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:02:09
Avg time
-24 ft
Altitude change
7,561 ft
Altitude min
7,587 ft
Altitude max
7,587 ft
Altitude start
7,563 ft
Altitude end
-2.549%
Grade
-14.024%
Grade max
5.016%
Grade min
352 ft
Distance climb
470 ft
Distance down
00:02:09
Avg time

Upper Rim Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Turkey Springs
    Pagosa Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #181251 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #332536 in Trail Running
    • #74386 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,335 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #7,101 in Trail Running
    • #2,295 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is a short connector trail between the Upper Rim trail and the private, resident-only parking lot off North Pagosa Boulevard. While the trail itself is apparently open to public use, it does not connect to any public parking or other trails at it's northeast end.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Upper Rim Access Trail Reports

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Jul 27, 2023 @ 3:22am
Jul 27, 2023
 Sign still said private. Nobody said anything to me.
Jul 7, 2023 @ 10:54am
Jul 7, 2023
 Sign says private - parking for homeowners only
Jul 7, 2022 @ 3:16pm
Jul 7, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Rim Access located?
      Upper Rim Access is located in Turkey Springs, Pagosa Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Turkey Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.29001, -107.10683.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Rim Access?
      Upper Rim Access is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.549%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Rim Access?
      Upper Rim Access has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,561 ft to 7,587 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Rim Access a point to point trail?
      Upper Rim Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Rim Access?
      Upper Rim Access is 927 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Rim Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Rim Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Rim Access?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Rim Access are:
      • August (29 activities)
      • June (26 activities)
      • September (19 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Rim Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Rim Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Rim Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Upper Rim Access. The trail is 927 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Rim Access?
      Upper Rim Access is a very popular trail. There have been 727 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 814 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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