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Mountain Biking · Montrose, CO

Crag Road

moderateTrail is in good condition. Traction is good with minimal obstacles.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Montrose, 0 mi
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63°

Partly Cloudy

Feels like 63°

Storm chance

10% overnight

Wind

5 mph SE

Distance

5.3mi round trip

Elevation gain

720ft

High point

6,375ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

Crag Road is a rocky doubletrack mountain biking route in Montrose, Colorado, connecting Rim Road to Dry Creek Road. The trail runs generally downhill, parallel to the rim of Dry Creek Canyon, for approximately 5.3 miles. It begins with a mild climb for the first mile before descending toward the canyon. The surface is characterized as rocky jeep road, with the final steep descent into Dry Creek Canyon noted as rough and potentially challenging for intermediate riders. Beginners may need to walk specific sections. The route offers options for a roughly 11-mile loop via Dry Creek Road and Rim Road, or a shuttle ride using Transfer Road. Parking is available at the trailhead, and pets are allowed. The trail is accessible from April through October but should be avoided when wet or snowy.

Trail profile

Gain

720 ft

Avg grade

3%

Steepest

4%

High point

6,375 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Trailhead5,655 ft
2Scenic View5,772 ft
3Trail End6,316 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Trail is in good condition. Traction is good with minimal obstacles.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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