Name: Talon
Rating: 4.0

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4.0 from 8 votes

#10

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in Phil's World

#1,167

in Colorado

#12,023

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Jul 3, 2025

Susan Ball

Fun trail - steep climbs and descents, yet rideable.

Jun 18, 2024

Steph V

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6,444' 1,964 m

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202' 61 m

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