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Stagecoach Trail

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 4.5 (14)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. …San Juan National Forest
  5. Rico Mountains
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“A fast descent from Colorado Trail to Hermosa Creek. ”

Sam Surmont
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4.1

Miles

6.6

KM
Singletrack

10,581' 3,225 m

High

8,769' 2,673 m

Low

77' 23 m

Up

1,811' 552 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Features -none-

One-way trail (west to east). One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.

Description

Singletrack from the Colorado Trail: Segment 26 to the Hermosa Creek Trail. Steep, rocky and difficult, this trail is recommended only for experienced riders. Requires wet tromp across Hermosa Creek, which is large and fairly deep. Keep in mind, this was designed as a downhill-only trail (west to east).

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - San Juan National Forest Office

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Sam Surmont
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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 14 votes

#3

in Rico Mountains

#1587

Overall
  4.5 from 14 votes
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Trail Rankings

#3

in Rico Mountains

#352

in Colorado

#1,587

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Great views to be had on this trail.
Jul 7, 2013 near Rico, CO
Descending Stagecoach.
May 27, 2024 near Rico, CO
Descending Stagecoach
May 27, 2024 near Rico, CO
Sweeping views on the descent.
Aug 23, 2022 near Rico, CO

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Aug 10, 2022
C MAC
Amazingly fast and flowy DH. Great line of site so you can keep your speed. Just keeps going and going. 26mi — 3h 47m
Sep 11, 2021
Stephanie Parham
trail has one down aspen that we tried to move, but couldn't and of course it's just around a blind corner. it's closer to the top than the bottom.…
Jul 15, 2021
Private User
Jul 15, 2021
Nick Wilder
May 30, 2018
Kristian Keane
May 27, 2018
Ben Calvert
Jun 24, 2016
Tim Durkin
trail is in rough shape with a lot of foliage and downed trees.

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