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 7 votes
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. …Durango
  5. Horse Gulch / Telegraph Trail System
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Length

2.4 Miles 3.9 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

326' 99 m

Ascent

-453' -138 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

7,299' 2,225 m

High

6,927' 2,111 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 15 days ago
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“A nice loop that can be done in combination with several other trails in the Telegraph system.”

— Patrick Yarbrough
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Overview

Dogs: Leashed

Description

This trail forms a loop that can be easily added to your ride in Horse Gulch. The trail branches off of the Meadow Loop or can be added in conjunction with Mike's Trail. When done counterclockwise, it features a relatively mellow and flowing climb uphill and some harder technical sections on the way down.

This trail has several junctions that are all generally well marked and usually feature maps on metal posts for your route finding convenience. It usually only adds about 20 minutes to my ride and is an excellent choice when searching for a ride of moderate length and difficulty while still being very close to town.

Contacts

Local Club: Trails 2000

Land Manager: City of Durango, CO - Parks and Recreation

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Sep 2, 2017
Sue U.
Super fun ascent and descent.
Jun 14, 2017
Jackson Allen
Sep 4, 2016
Marcus Wilner
Jun 1, 2016
Ray Benton
May 19, 2016
Pistola Straate
Oct 12, 2013
Patrick Yarbrough
8mi — 40h 00m
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Trail Ratings

  3.6 from 7 votes

#10

in Horse Gulch / Telegraph Trail System

#10745

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in Horse Gulch / Telegrap…

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in Colorado

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