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Black Bear to Ophir OHV Loop route map
Difficulty: ModerateLoop

Black Bear to Ophir OHV Loop

Ouray, Colorado

102.0 mi

Distance

17,697 ft

Elev. Gain

40h 1m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Black Bear to Ophir OHV Loop is a loop trail in Uncompahgre National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Ouray County, Colorado. It is 102 miles long and gains 17,697 feet. It is in or next to Ouray, Colorado.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,131 ft
Max:3,915 ft
Gain:5,394 ft
Loss:5,394 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 2,131 ft and 3,915 ft across 101.9 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.2,131 ft2,726 ft3,320 ft3,915 ft0.0 mi25.5 mi51.0 mi76.5 mi101.9 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi2,350 ft
High point82.9 mi3,915 ft
End101.9 mi2,350 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

Where it is

Nearest town:
Ouray, CO · in or next to town
County:
Ouray County, CO
Jurisdiction:
Uncompahgre National Forest · United States Forest Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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