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Skull Rock

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  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. …Durango
  5. Grandview Ridge Trails
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“Steep technical singletrack. ”

John Geronimo
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1.2

Miles

2.0

KM
Singletrack

7,090' 2,161 m

High

6,824' 2,080 m

Low

119' 36 m

Up

386' 118 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

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

Nestled in the center of the Telegraph system with its flow trails, Skull Rock Trail is a steep and narrow challenge between Sidewinder to the north and South Rim Trail to the south.

Best ridden downhill, Skull Rock has a long section of gentle valley punctuated with short steep bedrock or gravel hills.

The southern end gets exciting as the trail plunges the steep inclines of Mancos shale and similar shale-y substances.

Check out the unusual profile of this trail.

Contacts

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: BLM Colorado - Tres Rios Field Office

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John Geronimo with improvements by Chase Bowman
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  3.7 from 11 votes

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in Grandview Ridge Trails

#1,149

in Colorado

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Dropping into Skull Rock.
Sep 19, 2024 near Durango, CO
Bull snake across the trail.
Sep 7, 2023 near Durango, CO
South end of the Horse Gulch Trail
Aug 22, 2015 near Durango, CO
Short steep hill in the gentle valley section
Aug 22, 2015 near Durango, CO
Steep descent over a long spine of black dirt and rock slab.
Sep 7, 2023 near Durango, CO
Looking down the descent section
Aug 22, 2015 near Durango, CO

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Nov 25, 2020
Todd Fox
This is called Skull Rock. Can be really loose on the final rock section in early season
Apr 29, 2018
Lowell Reeve
Lots of loose, dirty sand. The crux is a very steep shaley section. Bedrock covered in talus debris is more slippery the more you brake! Grip and rip! 11.8mi
Sep 27, 2015
Kate Jones
Apr 1, 2007
Nicky Rucker

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