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Mountain Biking · Rifle, CO

Mighty McLeod

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

Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 24 mi
Go prepared

Storms build later today. Plan an early finish.

79°

Thunderstorms

Feels like 79°

Storm chance

52% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

Distance

0.7mi round trip

Elevation gain

55ft

High point

5,848ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

Mighty McLeod is a 0.7-mile mountain biking trail in Rifle, Colorado, situated at an elevation of 5,848 feet. The route is classified as moderate difficulty and typically takes about ten minutes to complete. Access begins near a BLM parking lot, requiring a short walk east before taking a singletrack path veering northeast. The trail features a twisty downhill section that leads into a dry creek bed, followed by scattered rock cairns marking the route. Riders navigate technical bits and pieces before connecting to the Rusty Shovel Trail, allowing for loop options. The trail is open from April through October and permits pets.

Trail profile

Gain

55 ft

Avg grade

1%

Steepest

2%

High point

5,848 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Trailhead5,793 ft
2Trail Marker5,838 ft
3Trail End5,825 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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