West Mancos & Box Canyon Loop

This loop is an unfrequented La Plata mtb gem and a true adventure ride. A 10-mile gravel road climb brings you to the Sharkstooth trailhead. The West Mancos trail starts with rugged, loamy, forested singletrack. It continues with just about every type of terrain you could imagine encountering, including stream crossings, wide-open pastures, and fast descents, and ends with techy switchbacks. Then the Box Canyon trail provides epic meadows, fast singletrack, and a couple of grunty climbs. Finish by riding a couple of miles of pavement back to your car. This route can be shuttled, but beware of the last mile or two to Sharkstooth trailhead. The beginning of West Mancos can stay pretty snowy through the beginning of summer.

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