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Old Lime Creek Road

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  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. San Juan National Forest
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Length

11.2 Miles 18.0 Kilometers


Doubletrack

Elevation

1,762' 537 m

Ascent

-818' -249 m

Descent

4%

Avg Grade (3°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

9,811' 2,991 m

High

8,790' 2,679 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
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“A scenic ride along a surviving section of the old Durango-Silverton stage road.”

— Missy Thompson
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Overview

Features: eMTB allowed

Description

This ride is frequently done as a shuttle, but makes for a good out-and-back as well. The road is generally in good condition with one steep narrow descent down to the river.

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Jun 27, 2016
Pistola Straate
Rode to the initial highpoint @ 9,600 then hiked to the lake on the way back.
Sep 6, 2015
Kate Jones
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  2.3 from 3 votes

#21

in San Juan National Forest

#20407

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#21

in San Juan National Forest

#1,947

in Colorado

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Three miles from the start on Old Lime Creek Road.
Three miles from the start on Old Lime Creek Road.
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