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394 mi 634 km of trail — 10 Featured Rides

Easy Trails 33 Trails Intermediate Trails 32 Trails Hard Trails 14 Trails

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Featured Rides in Uncompahgre National Forest - 10

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Amazing views of the mountain range!

#1

15.4 mi 24.7 km
The Gentleman's Loop
 29
Mountain Village, CO
Looking back at the steep switchbacks after the tallest falls. This is where the going gets tough.

#2

15.7 mi 25.3 km
Wasatch Trail Loop
 11
Telluride, CO
Great views to be had on this trail.

#3

76.6 mi 123.3 km
Telluride to Durango
 2
Mountain Village, CO
Catching some air!

#4

20.4 mi 32.8 km
Whole Uncolada
 13
Montrose, CO
When you reach the bridge, you are done climbing... whew!

#5

7.4 mi 11.8 km
Mill Creek/Waterline Ride
 5
Telluride, CO
Sam sending the bridge drop.

#6

8.5 mi 13.7 km
See Forever/Wasatch Conn…
 11
Mountain Village, CO
Climbing up the Thunder Loop #596 on a narrow section of singletrack.

#7

20.2 mi 32.4 km
Thunder Trails
 3
Mountain Village, CO
Cruising Aspen Trail

#8

17.6 mi 28.2 km
Buck and Aspen Combo
 7
Montrose, CO
South end of the trail. Lots of free-range cattle are out during the summer.

#9

11.3 mi 18.2 km
Clear Creek Loop
 3
Montrose, CO
Descending towards the road on the Galloping Goose - Illium Segment.

#10

14.1 mi 22.7 km
Locals Loop
 5
Mountain Village, CO

Trails in Uncompahgre National Forest - 69

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8.4 mi 13.5 km
#1 Prospect
Mountain Village, CO
8.4 mi 13.5 km Mountain Village, CO
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1.7 mi 2.7 km
#2 Sunshine Trail AKA T35
Mountain Village, CO
1.7 mi 2.7 km Mountain Village, CO
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8.4 mi 13.6 km
#3 Lower Spring Creek Trail
Montrose, CO
8.4 mi 13.6 km Montrose, CO
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4.4 mi 7.1 km
#4 Wasatch Trail #508
Telluride, CO
4.4 mi 7.1 km Telluride, CO
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1.7 mi 2.7 km
#5 Wasatch Connection
Telluride, CO
1.7 mi 2.7 km Telluride, CO
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5.2 mi 8.4 km
#6 Blue Creek Trail #620
Gateway, CO
5.2 mi 8.4 km Gateway, CO
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1.2 mi 2.0 km
#7 East Fork Bear Creek Trail #513
Telluride, CO
1.2 mi 2.0 km Telluride, CO
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3.3 mi 5.4 km
#8 Village Trail
Mountain Village, CO
3.3 mi 5.4 km Mountain Village, CO
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1.3 mi 2.1 km
#9 Kave Trail
Mountain Village, CO
1.3 mi 2.1 km Mountain Village, CO
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0.8 mi 1.3 km
#10 Jurassic
Mountain Village, CO
0.8 mi 1.3 km Mountain Village, CO
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1.4 mi 2.3 km
#11 No-Brainer
Mountain Village, CO
1.4 mi 2.3 km Mountain Village, CO
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1.4 mi 2.3 km
#12 Meadows Trail
Mountain Village, CO
1.4 mi 2.3 km Mountain Village, CO
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18.0 mi 28.9 km
#13 Galloping Goose #499
Mountain Village, CO
18.0 mi 28.9 km Mountain Village, CO
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9.8 mi 15.8 km
#14 Buck Trail #149
Montrose, CO
9.8 mi 15.8 km Montrose, CO
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4.5 mi 7.2 km
#15 Thunder Loop #596
Mountain Village, CO
4.5 mi 7.2 km Mountain Village, CO
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6.5 mi 10.5 km
#16 Ute Creek Trail #608
Gateway, CO
6.5 mi 10.5 km Gateway, CO
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1.3 mi 2.1 km
#17 Legacy Trail
Telluride, CO
1.3 mi 2.1 km Telluride, CO
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4.9 mi 7.9 km
#18 Bridal Veil Trail #636
Telluride, CO
4.9 mi 7.9 km Telluride, CO
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22.1 mi 35.6 km
#19 Tabeguache Trail - Roubideau Trail Section
Montrose, CO
22.1 mi 35.6 km Montrose, CO
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7.3 mi 11.7 km
#20 Tabeguache Trail - Pool Creek Section
Montrose, CO
7.3 mi 11.7 km Montrose, CO
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Photos of Uncompahgre National Forest - 113

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Amazing views of the mountain range!

#1

Amazing views of the mountain range!
 13
Mountain Village, CO
Cool section of old rail ties on the Galloping Goose

#2

Cool section of old rail ties on the Galloping…
 4
Mountain Village, CO
A nice creek crossing with great aspens.

#3

A nice creek crossing with great aspens.
 3
Ridgway, CO
Riding through aspens as a massive thunderstorm approaches.

#4

Riding through aspens as a massive thunderstorm…
 3
Ridgway, CO
Bombing T35

#5

Bombing T35
 3
Mountain Village, CO
Looking back at the steep switchbacks after the tallest falls. This is where the going gets tough.

#6

Looking back at the steep switchbacks after the…
 6
Telluride, CO
Sam sending the bridge drop.

#7

Sam sending the bridge drop.
 10
Telluride, CO
Descending towards the road on the Galloping Goose - Illium Segment.

#8

Descending towards the road on the Galloping Go…
 4
Mountain Village, CO

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