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“A good climb or descent connecting Carbon Junction with Telegraph. ”

Missy Thompson
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Miles

3.4

KM
Singletrack

7,518' 2,292 m

High

6,825' 2,080 m

Low

749' 228 m

Up

58' 18 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Grandview Ridge trails are subject to winter wildlife closures.

To protect wintering wildlife, the BLM Tres Rios Field Office annually closes trails to all access in the Durango area from Dec. 1 through April 30 (possible to open April 15 if conditions warrant). For the latest information please call the BLM Tres Rios Field Office at (970) 882-1120.

Description

This trail makes for a good climb or descent that connects Carbon Junction to Telegraph. Starts at the intersection of Carbon Junction and Sidewinder.

Contacts

Local Club: Durango Trails

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Apr 24, 2024: Trail Crew Brew Release Party

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Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Tres Rios Field Office

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Missy Thompson
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  3.8 from 16 votes

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in Grandview Ridge Trails

#9069

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  3.8 from 16 votes
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#5

in Grandview Ridge Trails

#879

in Colorado

#9,069

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Fast and good fun!
Dec 24, 2015 near Durango, CO
Looking across at Pautsky Point.
Sep 6, 2023 near Durango, CO
Looking towards the northeast from midway along Crite's Connect.
Sep 6, 2023 near Durango, CO
Views north towards the La Platas.
Sep 6, 2023 near Durango, CO

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May 11, 2022
Atsuko Ohtake
Jul 3, 2021
Melissa Lux
Sep 5, 2020
Private User
Jun 2, 2019
John W.
Super fun!
Mar 21, 2017
Jamie Umbras
Apr 7, 2016
Ol' Elk Dickens
Only backside route open right now

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