About this site

Located just outside of Ridgway, Colorado, the Ridgway Trail System has evolved into a wonderful renewed resource for non-motorized trail users. The trail system is directly adjacent to the Ridgway State Park and encompasses over 20 miles of great single track trails with excellent views of the Ridgway Reservoir and Sa

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Ridgway Trail System

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Where it is
38.1738, -107.7326
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Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Ridgway Trail System — always confirm with the managing site before you go.

Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?

Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.

Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?

Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Ridgway Trail System. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.

Yes Are there hiking trails?

Yes — trails here include Double Crosser, Speedy Gonzalez, Big Cheese, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.

Yes Can you bike here?

Yes — biking is available at Ridgway Trail System. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.

Yes Can you bring a dog?

Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.

Depends Are drones allowed?

Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.

Nearby sites

Ridgway Reservoir Jeffrey Beall / CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation

Ridgway Reservoir

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Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.

BikingBoatingCamping
CO · Fee unknown
Uncompahgre Wilderness Bureau of Land Management / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management

Uncompahgre Wilderness

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Wilderness
CO · Fee unknown
Bureau of Land Management

Lower Spring Creek Trail

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Biking
CO · Fee unknown
Bureau of Land Management

Buzzard Gulch Trail System

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BikingHikingHorseback Riding
CO · Fee unknown