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Desolation Ridge

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 2.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Western Colorado
  4. …Paonia
  5. Jumbo Mountain Trail System
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“An excellent descent option coming down from the Desolation Basin. ”

Dave Reed
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Singletrack

6,281' 1,914 m

High

6,002' 1,830 m

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Up

278' 85 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

22%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

The upper entrance to this downhill recommended trail is located at a T with the Wapiti Whip trail, and is easily defined by its straight ridgeline. Descending this will lead back to the confluence of the many other trails that lead both up and down.

Contacts

Local Club: Paonia Singletrack Society (PSS)

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Uncompahgre Field Office

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Dave Reed
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Trail Ratings

  2.5 from 2 votes

#18

in Jumbo Mountain Trail System

#37356

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#18

in Jumbo Mountain Trail S…

#3,379

in Colorado

#37,356

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No April fools, trails are dry!
Apr 2, 2018 near Paonia, CO

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