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Sidewinder

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 4.0 (3)
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  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. …Durango
  5. Grandview Ridge Trails
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“Gentle singletrack connecting Telegraph to Carbon Junction. ”

Missy Thompson
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Miles

3.3

KM

Point to Point

7,311' 2,229 m

High

7,079' 2,158 m

Low

253' 77 m

Up

25' 8 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Views

Area between the green metal gates is closed from Dec 1 to April 15 (or April 30th some years) to protect winter deer and elk

Description

Sidewinder initially climbs the sunny, shade-less ridgeline. Eventually you'll pass through sections of scrub oak and some eroded sections of trail. Keep ascending northwards, then turn to the west to intersect with Telegraph and Crite's Connect. There are many different trail options along the way and most intersections are well marked with trail maps.

Contacts

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Tres Rios Field Office

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Missy Thompson
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  4.0 from 3 votes

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#2

in Grandview Ridge Trails

#1,130

in Colorado

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Looking north back into the bowl.
Sep 6, 2023 near Durango, CO
Unpleasant deep & deep trough at the end of the Telegraph Trail.
Aug 31, 2023 near Durango, CO
The upper section of Sidewinder can be rutted in areas.
Sep 6, 2023 near Durango, CO
Big sandstone slabs along Sidewinder.
Sep 7, 2023 near Durango, CO
Mellow section of Sidewinder.
Sep 6, 2023 near Durango, CO
Looking uphill along the ridgeline.
Sep 6, 2023 near Durango, CO

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