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Picket Wire Canyonlands Mountain Biking Trail
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There are several sights worth seeing along this canyon route through the prairie buttes of eastern Colorado. Foremost is the nation's largest documented dinosaur tracksite, with over 1300 visible fossilized tracks. Native American rock art and the remains of 19th century homesteads can also be seen along this gentle ride into the canyon.
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The Basics |
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Location: |
South of La Junta |
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| Technical Difficulty: |
Intermediate
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| Aerobic Difficulty: |
Moderate |
| Length: |
10.6 miles round-trip (to dinosaur tracks) |
| Time to Allow: |
1.5 to 2 hours |
| Season: |
Spring to Fall |
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Directions to Trailhead |
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From La Junta, head south on Highway 109 for 13 miles. Turn right on County Road 802 and continue for 8 miles. Turn left (south) on County Road 25 and continue for 6 miles. Turn left (east) at Forest Services Road 500.A for 3/4 of a mile and go through the wire gate. (F.S. Road 500.A is not maintained and we recommend high clearance 4WD vehicles.) Continue following this dirt road for 2 miles until the road forks. Take the left fork to the parking sign and park your vehicle. If you are unable to access this road you may park your vehicle at the start of F.S. Road 500.A, at the bulletin board and start your hike there.
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