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An easy, fun trail that connects Tectonic Shift to Unconformity.


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Map Key

1.8

Miles

2.9

KM

Singletrack

6,240' 1,902 m

High

5,976' 1,822 m

Low

305' 93 m

Up

54' 17 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Fracture is a fun and relatively easy trail. Taken from the upper trailhead parking lot heading west to east, riders will experience a rolling incline. This is a great warm-up that provides a nice connection on the north side of the lower system trails.

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Lower Ark MBA

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  4.6 from 25 votes

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Trail Rankings

#150

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Photos

Crazy rock formations seem to pop up out of nowhere on the Tectonic Shift trail at Oil Well Flats.
Apr 21, 2016 near Cañon C…, CO
After the right technical switch backs
Jun 24, 2019 near Lincoln…, CO
Some great Sangre de Cristo views on Fracture.
Mar 7, 2016 near Cañon C…, CO
New section of Oil Well- FRACTURE - Fun and fast, easy enough for beginners.
Nov 25, 2015 near Cañon C…, CO
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Mar 31, 2024
Mark Sett
Dry, but overgrown with down trees and junipers smackin ya in the face.
Mar 2, 2024
Dan 60D5H411
With Owen
Mar 4, 2023
Matthew Halberg
Oct 25, 2022
Matthew Goldatein
Oct 14, 2022
Trevor Stout
1.8mi — 0h 40m
Apr 21, 2022
Atsuko Ohtake
Nov 6, 2021
Daniel Ives
11.1mi — 1h 36m
Jul 3, 2021
Chris Rice
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