Cross Mountain

Total Miles 2.8
Technical Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time Summer, Fall
Trail Type High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Cross Mountain trail photo

Trail Overview

After a lazy ride through a beautiful Union Park, this trail is quite a bit more challenging and takes you up an unrelenting climb of loose rocks to the top of Cross Mountain. At almost 12,000 feet elevation (11,794), there are incredible 360-degree views of the Taylor River, several mountain ranges, and the Gunnison National Forest. There are some old mining cabins as you begin the climb and also about halfway up. At the summit, there are several crosses as well as rocks laid out in a cross off the southwest side.

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Difficulty

There is one steep, rocky section with ledges and a drop off.

History

The mining cabins are from the gold mining era which started in this area in the 1870s.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

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Tony McCall
Aug 22, 2024
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Been coming to Taylor Park for 20yrs and never heard of this trail. We are so happy we traveled it. Majestic 360 views are absolutely the best we have ever seen.
Bryan Tongue
Jun 27, 2024
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A bit of snow near the top but trail is open
Tim Baker
Jun 16, 2024
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Scott davis
Jul 07, 2023
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Cross Mountain Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance

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