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South Rim Trail

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  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. …Durango
  5. Grandview Ridge Trails
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“Great rolling trail and swooping turns along the mesa edge. ”

John Geronimo
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4.1

Miles

6.6

KM

Point to Point

6,882' 2,098 m

High

6,716' 2,047 m

Low

353' 108 m

Up

278' 85 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

Grandview Ridge trails are subject to conditional winter wildlife closures. Call the BLM Tres Rios Field Office for the latest info: (970) 882-7296

Description

Also known as "Grandview Rim" this is a very smooth and curvy trail with lots of turns and great views down into the valley. Built in 2000, it is a beautiful example of trail design and construction at its best.

The northern portion of the trail, after you cross Big Canyon Trail, is a bit more rolling, with graceful curves and smooth trail along the way.

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Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Tres Rios Field Office

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John Geronimo
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Looking towards the southwest from the end of the Carbon Junction Trail.
Sep 6, 2023 near Durango, CO
Early September Indian paintbrush along the Big Canyon Trail.
Sep 7, 2023 near Durango, CO
Nice easy trail surface on South Rim.
Sep 9, 2023 near Durango, CO
Looking northeast (up-canyon) from the South Rim Trail.
Sep 7, 2023 near Durango, CO
Looking north across Big Canyon.
Sep 9, 2023 near Durango, CO
Heading along the re-routed section of lower Cowboy.
Sep 9, 2023 near Durango, CO

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