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Full Aqueduct Tour (F.A.T.)

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 4.6 (16)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. …Mancos
  5. Aqueduct Trails
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12.6

Miles

20.3

KM

100%

Singletrack

7,209' 2,197 m

High

6,815' 2,077 m

Low

1,065' 325 m

Up

1,058' 323 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Allowed

Family Friendly Nothing too difficult but loads of fun for everyone!

Seasonal Wildlife Closure Dec 1 - April 30.

Overview

Ride all of the Aqueduct's fun, flowy trails in one loop.

Need to Know

Seasonal Wildlife Closure Nov 1 - April 30.

Description

The best part about the Aqueduct is that everyone will have a great time, regardless of ability level. It's not often that you'll find trails that are suitable for beginners but still loads of fun for experts. This 12.6 mile route covers the entire trail system in one go.

History & Background

The Aqueduct is named for the historic right-of-way that transports water from the High La Platas via Jackson Lake to Mesa Verde.

Contacts

Local Club: Mancos Trails Group

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Dolores Public Lands Office

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Mancos Trails
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  4.6 from 16 votes

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Aqueduct ride. Photo by Braden Gunem.
Nov 21, 2022 near Mancos, CO

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Sep 6, 2026
Billy McKee
I don't know where you could have more fun. The trails are awesome. Very flowy. Mostly hard packed dirt. Very few rocks or tree roots on the trail. 10.6mi — 1h 15m
May 12, 2026
Russ Gowan
Dry as a bone. Yes, I know it's high desert. The soil was powdery sand. Be ready to handle a few fishtails if you carry any speed, especially int… 8.8mi
Sep 21, 2024
Tricia Savage Bailey
Nicely maintained despite folks riding when wet. Fast and Floyd. Plagueround meats meatless run
Jul 23, 2024
Glenn Gemmill
Jul 27, 2023
Dried Figs
Fun! 12mi — 3h 00m
Jul 15, 2023
Eric Harrill
Quality trails. Some of the best use of elevation I've seen. Nice flow ride! 12.6mi

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