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North Porcupine is a combination of sage fields and small wooded areas, with short, punchy climbs.


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3.4

Miles

5.4

KM

Singletrack

7,198' 2,194 m

High

7,034' 2,144 m

Low

210' 64 m

Up

215' 66 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

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.

Contacts

Shared By:

Craig Fowler with improvements by Kristen Arendt and 3 others

Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 11 votes

#5

in Crown Trails

#7770

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#5

in Crown Trails

#710

in Colorado

#7,770

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Photos

Views of Mt Sopris sure do not suck up here.
May 12, 2016 near Carbondale, CO
Contemplating my decisions at 1pm in mid-july, but LOVING the view!
Jul 21, 2023 near Carbondale, CO
Mount Sopris as viewed from North Porcupine Trail.
May 16, 2016 near Carbondale, CO
The "Chicken Coop" as locals call it.
Apr 23, 2014 near Carbondale, CO
Dusk settling over the Roaring Fork Valley.
Apr 23, 2014 near Carbondale, CO
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