Rimrocker (10.22 miles away)
Montrose, Colorado
Carpenter Ridge
Scout Route
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Quickly climbing up from the small community of Paradox, CO, Carpenter Ridge winds 2000' up a towering red wall to the iconic Rimrocker Trail. The trail winds along a maintained but rough dirt road with numerous tight switchbacks and fleeting views of the Paradox Valley. In different sections, the hill is an 8-9% grade. It's bumpy and loose, so it's advised to use 4x4 on the climb to help prevent the creation of washboards. Short sections are rough rock and slow going. One campsite was found on the hill; it's small, with only room for one vehicle and a tent. Four-wheel drive, durable tires, and high ground clearance are required for this route.
