Mountain Biking · Rifle, CO
Rifle Grand Hogback Complete
Before you go
Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 24 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:13 pm.
Mostly Cloudy
Feels like 70°
Storm chance
5% overnight
Wind
0 mph
UV index
0 low
Sun window
6:19 am to 8:13 pm
Distance
9.6mi round trip
Elevation gain
714ft
High point
6,183ft
Season
Apr - Octpeak now
About
The Rifle Grand Hogback Complete is a 9.6-mile, one-way mountain biking trail located north of Rifle, Colorado, off Highway 13. It serves as the primary descent route for the Grand Hogback Trail System, connecting to the Hogback Highway climb. The trail is professionally built, featuring flow single-track, steep drops, and rock gardens through juniper and pinion pine terrain. Rated difficult, the ride typically takes about three hours. The trail is closed to mountain bikers from December 1 through April 15. Parking is available at the trailhead, and Class I e-bikes are permitted.
Trail profile
Gain
714 ft
Avg grade
1%
Steepest
4%
High point
6,183 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. Traction is good with minimal obstacles.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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