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Mountain Biking · Ridgway, CO

Exterminator

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 15 mi
Good to go

Good window today.

52°

Isolated Rain Showers

Feels like 52°

Trailhead temp

56° est. at 7,485 ft

Storm chance

15% afternoon

Wind

5 mph W

Distance

0.7mi round trip

Elevation gain

230ft

High point

7,485ft

Season

Apr - Octin season

About

Exterminator is a 0.7-mile singletrack mountain biking trail in Ridgway, Colorado, located within the RAT (Ridgway Area Trails) system. The trail connects to The Big Cheese at its start and ends at the Gnawley Line. It descends over 200 feet down a cliffy hillside with an elevation of 7,485 feet. The trail is classified as difficult or double black diamond, requiring advanced riding skills and physical fitness due to its intentional design features. The average ride time is approximately 7 minutes. Parking is available near the trailhead, and pets are permitted. The typical riding season runs from April through October.

Trail profile

Gain

230 ft

Avg grade

6%

Steepest

12%

High point

7,485 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Trailhead7,255 ft
2Trail Marker7,256 ft
3Trail End7,484 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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