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A winding low grade trail in Buzzard Gulch.


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Map Key

1.9

Miles

3.1

KM

Singletrack

6,668' 2,032 m

High

6,355' 1,937 m

Low

326' 99 m

Up

16' 5 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

8%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

Rusty Buckets is a good way to ascend or descend the trail system. The namesake buckets are near the top of the trail. There is a little doubletrack on this section as well.

Contacts

Shared By:

Tim Judkins with improvements by Edd Franz

Trail Ratings

  3.6 from 7 votes

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  3.6 from 7 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1,797

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#20,165

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Photos

Marcus rice catching some air on Rusty Buckets
May 29, 2014 near Montrose, CO
Sunrise over Buzzard Gulch
Aug 22, 2013 near Montrose, CO
Typical Buzzard trail
Aug 1, 2013 near Montrose, CO
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