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Scotch Creek - Forest Road 580

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  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. …San Juan National Forest
  5. Rico Mountains
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6.5 Miles 10.5 Kilometers


Doubletrack

1,936' 590 m

Ascent

-62' -19 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

10,430' 3,179 m

High

8,551' 2,606 m

Low

Shared By Sam Surmont

Conditions

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“A forest road to access the Colorado Trail from Rico.”

— Sam Surmont
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Dogs Unknown

Features eMTB allowed

Description

This rugged forest road can be used to access Colorado Trail from the West / Rico area. The road is in mixed shape, as some areas are quite rugged where 4wd is needed if you're planning on driving. However, the conditions should not be an issue for MTB's.

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Land Manager: USFS - San Juan National Forest Office

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in Rico Mountains

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#2,370

in Colorado

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