North Porcupine

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

North Porcupine starts at the end of South Porcupine and the junction of Christmas Tree. It heads north (passing through at the Chicken Coop open area, see photo), and to a 3 way intersection with Buckhorn and bottom of the (no entry, no uphill traffic) Outie Trail.

Along the way you'll find easy to moderate short, punchy climbs depending on your skill level. At times the tread is loose and rocky but the majority of the tread is smooth grippy soil. About 1 mile from the southern start of this trail, you'll pass an intersection with Innie.

Most people ride North Porcupine as an out and back, though you can take Innie to Outie, and come back on North Porcupine or once to the end, one can continue on the Buckhorn Trail/ Buckhorn can take you all the way to Rio Grande Trail, where you can then either get to Basalt or Carbondale, via pavement, or connect to Buckhorn Traverse towards (Lower) Crown Royale, Vasten and Glassier OS Trail.