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This loop includes almost all of the new singletrack in Chicken Creek.


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Map Key

15.6

Miles

25.1

KM

95%

Singletrack

8,398' 2,560 m

High

7,688' 2,343 m

Low

943' 287 m

Up

940' 286 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Family Friendly Fun singletrack through a ponderosa forest past creeks and ponds.

Overview

Not too steep, not technical, plenty of flow, long downhills.

Description

This 14-mile loop covers almost all of the new singletrack at Chicken Creek. It's great in either direction, with a long gradual climb to the high point and a fun, flowy descent on either side. It can also be done as a "Half Chicken".

For the Half Chicken West (about 11 miles), start by riding up the Blue Jay Trail, and turn left at the first Lost Chicken Trail intersection. Continue clockwise on Lost Chicken to the top of the Blue Jay and enjoy the full Blue Jay downhill.

For the Half Chicken East, ride the Blue Jay trail to the top and continue straight onto the eastern half of the Lost Chicken. Once you reach the end of the Lost Chicken where it intersects with Hamlin #179, take Hamlin to the Chicken Creek Road #385 and continue north to the Rush Spur. You'll want to follow the map or MTB Project mobile app here as the route is not well-signed. At the intersection with the Blue Jay #233 turn left and enjoy the downhill.

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Mancos Trails

Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 10 votes

#2306

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  4.1 from 10 votes
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Recommended Route Rankings

#398

in Colorado

#2,306

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Photos

Typical trail along Blue Jay.
May 9, 2022 near Mancos, CO
Typical smooth singletrack.
May 9, 2022 near Mancos, CO
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Sep 1, 2024
Kelly Duran
Beautiful streams, Ponderosa, Aspen, Oak, meadows, flowers sweet singletrack. Today was a true blessing — 2h 30m
Jun 18, 2024
James Hemphill
This loop begs for a carbon hardtail and fit legs! I took my 11 yr old son on this loop and he did fine. — 2h 30m
Jul 22, 2023
Private User
Jul 16, 2023
Eric Harrill
Shaded x-country 15.6mi
Jul 8, 2023
Bob Toth
Oct 25, 2022
David Kern
Some snow and mud 16.1mi — 1h 57m
Jun 6, 2022
Ol' Elk Dickens
12.4mi
May 28, 2022
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