Mountain Biking · Ridgway, CO
Seize the Cheese
Before you go
Live · nearest station Telluride, 15 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.
Smoky
Feels like 78°
Trailhead temp
82° est. at 7,692 ft
Wind
0 mph
UV index
5.9 moderate
Sun window
6:21 am to 8:12 pm
Distance
20.1mi round trip
Elevation gain
4,630ft
High point
11,588ft
Season
Apr - Octpeak now
About
Seize the Cheese is a 20.1-mile moderate mountain biking route in the Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) system near Ridgway, Colorado. The trail sits at 7,692 feet and typically takes about five hours to complete. It is part of a larger network managed by the volunteer RAT chapter of COPMOBA, featuring hand-built singletrack. The route begins on The Big Cheese entrance trail, connecting through trails like Splinter and Ratical, offering views of the Big Blue Wilderness and Courthouse Mountain. Parking is available at the trailhead, and pets are allowed. The trail is accessible from April through October, though the broader RAT system observes a seasonal closure from December 1 to May 1 for wildlife habitat. Riders can obtain maps from local shops like Ridgway Adventure Sports or Ridgway Wrench.
Trail profile
Gain
4,630 ft
Avg grade
4%
Steepest
12%
High point
11,588 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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