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5.5 miles
Distance
285 ft
Climb
-1,007 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-721 ft
Altitude change
5,799 ft
Altitude min
6,520 ft
Altitude start
5,801 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-38.9%
Grade max
22.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,716 ft
Distance flat

Black Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Colorado National Monument
    Grand Junction, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Hiking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #110969 in Hiking [+]
    • #119666 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow

Difficulty Level: Moderate
Elevation: 5,790 to 6,730 feet (1765 to 2051 meters)
Average time: 3 hours
Usage: Hiking and horseback riding.
Description: Highest trail in the park with far-reaching views west to Utah canyonlands, east to Grand Valley, and south to the San Juan Mountains. Follows up-and-down terrain of Black Ridge. Trail crosses into McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area (Bureau of Land Management lands).

Pets are not allowed on hiking trails or anywhere in the National Park. This prohibition includes pets that are being carried or are placed in a stroller, bag, or backpack. Pets may not accompany cyclists while riding on Rim Rock Drive.
The general rule for pets is 'paws on pavement.' Pets may accompany their owners in the developed campground area and may be walked in the park along paved roads. They are also welcome in picnic areas and in the amphitheater. Pets must be leashed at all times when outside a vehicle, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Pets may not be left tied unattended.

source: NPS Trail website
Access Info

Three access points:
(1) across from the Saddlehorn Visitor Center in the north
(2) accessed by the CCC Trail 3.8 miles (6.1 km) east from the visitor center - trailhead on the right
(3) at 6.4 miles (10.3 km) east from the visitor center - trailhead on the left; you can also access Upper Liberty Cap Trail from this trailhead.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Black Ridge

        ▼ Where is Black Ridge located?
        Black Ridge is located in Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Colorado National Monument trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.05585, -108.73805.
        ▼ How hard is Black Ridge?
        Black Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Ridge?
        Black Ridge has 285 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,007 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,799 ft to 6,734 ft.
        ▼ How long is Black Ridge?
        Black Ridge is 5.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

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