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1.7 miles
Distance
1,945 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
01:20:28
Avg time
1,901 ft
Altitude change
4,839 ft
Altitude min
6,740 ft
Altitude max
4,839 ft
Altitude start
6,739 ft
Altitude end
20.8%
Grade
-15.9%
Grade max
83.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
338 ft
Distance down
203 ft
Distance flat
01:20:28
Avg time
Mount Garfield Details
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Riding AreaGrand Mesa East
Palisade, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyProline (1 vote)
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Local Popularity95 in Hiking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill Only[+]
- Downhill Only for Trail Running
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
Grand Junction Field Office Travel Management Plan Map 11 clearly designates this as “Open to Hiking Only”. Steep up and down, this trail offers exceptional views of the eastern end of the Grand Valley. Lots of sun exposure makes it fun outside of the heat of summer.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 7 rides
- 4 miles avg distance
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Directions to mount-garfield trailhead
(39.118840, -108.388500)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Garfield
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Where is Mount Garfield located?
Mount Garfield is located in Grand Mesa, Palisade, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Grand Mesa trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.11884, -108.3885.
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How hard is Mount Garfield?
Mount Garfield is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 20.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Mount Garfield?
Mount Garfield has 1,945 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,839 ft to 6,740 ft.
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How long is Mount Garfield?
Mount Garfield is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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