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Missionary Ridge to Youngs Canyon Trail


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14.2

Miles

22.8

KM

50%

Singletrack

10,370' 3,161 m

High

8,243' 2,512 m

Low

2,452' 747 m

Up

2,918' 889 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

30%

Max Grade (17°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Overview

Missionary Ridge to Youngs Canyon Trail with a two car shuttle. Overgrown backcountry trail with challenging logistics.

Description

This route is not logistically very easy but it is arguably the easiest way to ride Youngs Canyon outside of hike a biking. You'll have to park at the Baldy Mountain Trailhead and the north end of Lemon Reservoir. You'll start on FSR 249 and continue up to Missionary Ridge. From there, you'll take Miossnary Ridge to Missionary Ridge Road Spur. This is the final bit of old that will take you to Youngs Canyon. Start the descent of Youngs Canyon and enjoy the downhill! It is a trail that doesn't see much traffic and ride more like a hiking trail. The flow is a tad awkward but fun sections are sprinkled throughout. Careful of hunters in the fall as it is trafficked much more frequently during that time. Finish out the ride by crossing the creek feeding into Lemon Reservoir.

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Storm Perrella

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Photos

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
Middle Youngs Canyon.
Aug 30, 2024 near Bayfield, CO
Middle Youngs Canyon.
Aug 30, 2024 near Bayfield, CO
San Juan views
Jul 20, 2015 near Durango, CO
Upper Youngs Canyon.
Aug 30, 2024 near Durango, CO

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