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6.0 miles
Distance
911 ft
Climb
-911 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
8,961 ft
Altitude min
8,961 ft
Altitude start
8,963 ft
Altitude end
-55.7%
Grade max
27.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,594 ft
Distance flat
This is the quickest and most enjoyable way to ride the Strand Hill trail. Parking at the start/end of the canal trail riding up the canal trail to strand bonus allows you to avoid riding on brush creek road, and makes most almost the whole loop on singletrack. The Strand Hill trail is one of the classic intermediate descents in the valley. This is a great ride if you are looking for something fun but do not have a ton of time
Detailed Description
Strand Hill Loop is a 6 mile popular intermediate route located near Crested Butte Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 911 ft with a max elevation of 9,762 ft then descends -911 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Oct 26, 2025)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Apr 22, 2026)
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Distance6 miles
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Avg time52 min 19 sec
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Altitude min8,961 ft
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Altitude start8,961 ft
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Altitude end8,963 ft
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Climb911 ft
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Descent-911 ft
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Grade max-55.7%
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Grade min27.4%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat1,594 ft
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Directions
- Bike east on Canal.
- Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
- Bike northeast on Canal.
- Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
- Bike southeast on Strand Bonus.
- Continue for 1 kilometer.
- Bike southeast on Strand Hill Rd..
- Continue for 900 meters.
- Bike north on Strand Hill.
- Continue for 3 kilometers.
- Bike southwest on Canal.
- Continue for 200 meters.
- Turn right onto Strand Bonus.
- Continue for 1 kilometer.
- Bike southwest on Canal.
- Continue for 300 meters.
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Riding Aspen-Filled Strand Hill Colorado Singletrack MTB Trail
trail: Strand Hill
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Apr 22, 2026 @ 7:19am (America/Denver) Apr 22, 2026 | still snow and mud reporter | |||
Oct 26, 2025 @ 12:20pm (America/Denver) Oct 26, 2025 | Very wet!!! |
- By CBMtnBike
CBMBA & contributors - #33320 - 1,800 views
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