Name: Lower Half Ridge
Rating: 4.5

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Lower Half Ridge begins with a section of rocky straightaways, but then it transitions into a set of stacked, swoopy, bermed corners. This is one of the easiest ways off of the Ridge.

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Local Club: Durango Trails

May 13, 2024: Happy Mothers Day

Apr 24, 2024: Trail Crew Brew Release Party

Mar 11, 2024: Join Us for Earth Day Celebrations

Land Manager: City of Durango, CO - Parks and Recreation

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Jason Osborn

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4.5 from 6 votes

#9

in Horse Gulch / Telegraph Trail System

#8055

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4.5 from 6 votes

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#9

in Horse Gulch / Telegrap…

#728

in Colorado

#8,055

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First section features lots of slickrock

Aug 22, 2014 near Durango, CO

Lots of car-bits and rusted metal in this area from when Horse Gulch used to be the town's dump

Sep 3, 2023 near Durango, CO

Sep 3, 2023 near Durango, CO

Jul 7, 2013 near Durango, CO

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Lower Half Ridge

“A purpose-built descent off the rige. ”

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7,152' 2,180 m

6,799' 2,072 m

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353' 108 m

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