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Priest Gulch Trail to Lower Calico. Rough, exciting trail riding!


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16.4

Miles

26.4

KM

100%

Singletrack

11,183' 3,409 m

High

8,048' 2,453 m

Low

3,538' 1,078 m

Up

3,543' 1,080 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

41%

Max Grade (22°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Features Downhill · Hike-a-bike · Technical · Views

Overview

The awesome hike-a-bike special of Priest Gulch and Lower Calico. Great descents and terrain for any MTBer!

Description

This route can be done either direction as both are pretty good long climbs and both are incredible descents! Unless you feel like grinding away on an e-bike or are a very physically fit and technical climber, I would put both as majority hike-a-bike. Both start from the same parking lot at the bottom and meet at the same spot at the top. Both have generous amount of roots and even more rocks. Look at individual trail descriptions for further in depth of what to expect. Great choices for folks seeking a big ride and some good raw tech trails.

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Storm Perrella

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in Mancos

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#6

in Mancos

#526

in Colorado

#3,353

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Upper Priest root sections.
Aug 29, 2024 near Rico, CO
Upper Priest root sections.
Aug 29, 2024 near Rico, CO
Upper rock section on Lower Calico.
Aug 30, 2024 near Rico, CO
Upper rock section on Lower Calico.
Aug 30, 2024 near Rico, CO
Middle rock section on Lower Calico.
Aug 30, 2024 near Rico, CO
Middle rock section on Lower Calico.
Aug 30, 2024 near Rico, CO

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