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Rock Creek Trail

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 4.0 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. …Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
  5. Sand Canyon and Rock Creek Trails
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“Rocky and sometimes technical singletrack loop with cool views of the surrounding cliffs. ”

Max Molello
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3.9

Miles

6.3

KM
Singletrack

5,660' 1,725 m

High

5,445' 1,660 m

Low

290' 88 m

Up

341' 104 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Features Drops/Jumps

Description

The westernmost loop of the Sand Canyon system, this loop is similar to East Rock Creek Trail in feel as it makes a tight loop in and out of the canyon. It is a slower and more technical ride than East Rock Creek Trail with not quite as fun of a downhill reward, but still has great views and is a fun loop.

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Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Dolores Public Lands Office

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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 3 votes

#3

in Sand Canyon and Rock Creek Trails

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#3

in Sand Canyon and Rock C…

#1,288

in Colorado

#12,913

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West Rock Creek Trail
Sep 9, 2020 near Cortez, CO
Facing the Ute Mountains back towards the parking lot on the way out from West Rock Creek.
Apr 17, 2017 near Cortez, CO

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Sep 1, 2020
Tom Tracey
Fun if you like the rocky, loose, crazy technical stuff. 7mi — 2h 00m

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