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Colorado
Big Cheese
2.8 mi
Distance
522 ft
Gain
28 min
Time
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Part of Ridgway Area Trails
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 522 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,003 ft
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About this trail
Big Cheese is a 2.8-mile trail in the Ridgway Area Trails system, offering mountain bikers a solid ride through Colorado's scenic terrain. Located in the heart of the San Juan Mountains region, this trail provides an accessible option for riders exploring the diverse trail network around Ridgway. Whether you're looking for a quick loop or part of a larger day of riding, Big Cheese delivers the classic Colorado mountain biking experience.
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