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Missionary Ridge Trail to Shearer Creek Trail


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15.9

Miles

25.6

KM

80%

Singletrack

10,352' 3,155 m

High

7,580' 2,310 m

Low

2,380' 725 m

Up

3,529' 1,076 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

34%

Max Grade (19°)

Dogs Unknown

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Overview

Missionary Ridge Trail climb over to the Shearer Creek Trail descent. A rugged mid country ride.

Description

The climb starts out briefly on doubletrack before getting to the Missionary Ridge Trail which continues on as singletrack. Missionary Ridge holds a nice grade that can get you breathing and has gorgeous views. The trail has some short downs throughout the climb and eventually leads over to Shearer Creek. Shearer Creek is a rugged and overgrown old trail. It used to be used as an old pack trail and is no longer really ever maintained. Very overgrown. Littered with rocks throughout and rides like a hiking trail. Beautiful spot in the fall colors.

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Storm Perrella

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in Durango

#4097

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in Durango

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At the top, about to shred the gnar.  Big bikes and full faces not required but are certainly handy and fun on this trail.  Hit it in the spring before the leaves pop out and make the corners blind.
Jul 2, 2014 near Durango, CO
Looking southeast from the southern end of Missionary Ridge.
Oct 7, 2023 near Durango, CO
San Juan views
Jul 20, 2015 near Durango, CO
The junction of Missionary Ridge Trail and Red Creek Trail.
Sep 17, 2023 near Durango, CO
Some snow on the high peaks towards the north.
Sep 17, 2023 near Durango, CO
Fallen aspen leaves along Missionary Ridge Trail in mid-September.
Sep 17, 2023 near Durango, CO

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