Mountain Biking · Ridgway, CO
The Big Cheese
Before you go
Live · nearest station Telluride, 15 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:06 pm.
Thunderstorms
Feels like 60°
Trailhead temp
64° est. at 7,570 ft
Storm chance
40% tonight
Wind
0 mph
UV index
0 low
Sun window
6:25 am to 8:06 pm
Distance
3mi round trip
Elevation gain
453ft
High point
7,570ft
Season
Apr - Octpeak now
About
The Big Cheese is a 3-mile mountain biking trail in the Ridgway Area Trails System (RAT) near Ridgway, Colorado. The trail sits on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land south of Ridgway State Park. Elevation is 7,570 feet. The route is classified as moderate difficulty. Some sources label it a blue difficulty singletrack with a 513-foot climb. It is described as a model climbing trail with descending options. The trail is pet-friendly and has parking available. The typical riding season is April through October. Duration estimates vary between 24 minutes and 1 hour. The trail name relates to the Ridgway Chapter of the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA).
Trail profile
Gain
453 ft
Avg grade
3%
Steepest
4%
High point
7,570 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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