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Mountain Biking · Durango, CO

Skull Rock

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

Live · nearest station Durango, 0 mi
Go prepared

Storms build later today. Plan an early finish.

59°

Thunderstorms

Feels like 59°

Storm chance

57% tonight

Wind

5 mph NE

Animas River at Durango is running 825 cfs and rising, water 55°.

Distance

1.2mi round trip

Elevation gain

266ft

High point

7,090ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

Skull Rock is a steep, downhill mountain biking trail located in the Grandview Ridge trail network near Durango, Colorado. The 1.2-mile route connects Sidewinder to the north and South Rim Trail to the south. The trail features a long section of gentle valley followed by short, steep hills of bedrock or gravel. The southern end descends through steep Mancos shale inclines. Conditions include loose dirt and slippery shale, particularly on the final rock section early in the season. The trail is part of the Telegraph system and is subject to winter wildlife closures from December 1 through April 30, with possible reopening on April 15 depending on conditions. Parking is available at the trailhead.

Trail profile

Gain

266 ft

Avg grade

4%

Steepest

5%

High point

7,090 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Trailhead6,824 ft
2Trail Marker6,903 ft
3Trail End7,050 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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