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Mountain Biking · Montrose, CO

Powerline 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
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:13 pm.

75°

Smoky

Feels like 75°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

3.6 moderate

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:13 pm

Distance

2.9mi round trip

Elevation gain

150ft

High point

6,133ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

Powerline Road is a 2.9-mile doubletrack mountain biking route located in Montrose, Colorado. The trail sits at an elevation of 6,125 feet and is classified as moderate difficulty. It is a dirt road suitable for gravel and adaptive mountain bikes, allowing travel in both directions. The typical duration for the ride is approximately one hour. Access is available from April through October, with parking provided at the trailhead. The route is pet-friendly. While the broader Montrose area features diverse terrain including the Electric Hills and Buzzard Gulch systems, Powerline Road itself is a distinct local trail within the Montrose Uncompahgre Trails network.

Trail profile

Gain

150 ft

Avg grade

1%

Steepest

2%

High point

6,133 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Trailhead5,983 ft
2Trail Marker6,133 ft
3Trail End6,049 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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