Plumber's Crack

About

Plumber's Crack is a 1.4-mile singletrack mountain biking trail located near Paonia, Colorado, serving as a central connector within the Jumbo Mountain trail network. The trail stretches from CC's Corner at the base of Ridge of Doom to Jumbo Ridge, functioning as the primary artery for lower Jumbo trails. Riders can traverse the route in either direction, though the west-to-east outbound route is commonly described. The trail features a mix of terrain including banked downhill turns, steep climbs, and technical sections like the Twist and Shout area. Key features include four bridges, a dry stream bed crossing, and intersections with trails such as Wapiti Whip, Zip n' Out, Bang Zoom, and The Plunge. The trail offers views of Paonia from Dead Dear Point. It is rated as moderate difficulty and is accessible from April through October. Parking is available at the trailhead, and pets are permitted.