Buzzard Gulch Loop
Trail
11.6 mile
18.7 kilometer
point to point
60% Singletrack
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
1,050'
320 m
Descent: -1,058' -322 m
High: 6,672' 2,034 m
Low: 6,177' 1,883 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 3% (2°)
Max Grade: 10% (6°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
All Clear
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“Fun easy singletrack close to Montrose.”
— Tim JudkinsElectric Mountain Bikes Unknown
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Overview
Need to Know
Description
Ride up the doubletrack from your car. There is a left turn that goes back towards Dave Wood Rd about 1/2 mile in. Pass this and continue straight up Buzzard Gulch. The doubletrack eventually turns into singletrack and there are numerous splits as you head south. I suggest climbing the east side trails and descending the west side.
At the top, you have the option of continuing south on doubletrack to meet up with Dave Wood Rd (and Lower Spring Creek Trail) or you can head about 1/8 mile west to a nice overlook at Spring Creek Canyon. The descent on the west side trails is fun and flowy. Watch out for cacti!
Contacts
Local Club: Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association
Apr 7, 2020: January 11, 2020 Board Meeting Minutes
Mar 27, 2020: Recreate Locally and Responsibly
Feb 26, 2020: 2020 trail projects & how you can help!
Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Uncompahgre Field Office
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