Signal Peak: Duane's World -> South Rim -> Chicken Wing Loop
Mountain Biking Trail
Moderate
7.25 mi
1,046 ft
A fantastic quick rip in the heart of the Signal Peak Trail System
The Signal Peak Trail System offers miles upon miles of flowing, non-technical mountain bike trails that are perfect for beginner and intermediate mountain bikers. Two of the trails buried in the trail system, Duane's World and Chicken Wing, form an attractive loop when linked by the scenic South Rim trail.
This loop ride features a trailhead parking area at the marked beginning, so you can drive deep into the heart of Signal Peak and ride from here for a short rip. For a longer ride, you can pedal from downtown and access this trailhead via the [Contour Trail](https://fatmap.com/routeid/3265581/contour-trail:-out-and-back).
The loop begins by climbing Duane's World, a fantastic machine-built singletrack that climbs gradually for about three miles to access the top of the ridge. The trail tread is smooth and flowy, with plenty of grade reversals, making for an easy ascent to the ridge.
The climb continues on the South Rim Trail. From the side of Signal Peak, the views of the surrounding region are absolutely phenomenal! Thanks to the sagebrush-covered slopes, the million-dollar views are wide-open and unobstructed. On a clear day, you can easily spot the jagged San Juan mountains to the south poking up over the lower ranges in the foreground.
As you round Signal Peak and reach the saddle, prepare to have your breath taken away by the stunning views of the Elk Range that open up to the north and west! This ride is truly a stunner, with a high effort-to-view ratio.
From the saddle, the descent kicks up on the Shoelace trail before dropping quickly down the Chicken Wing descent. Chicken Wing is an older trail than Duane's World, dropping faster and straighter over some small rolling rocks toward the trailhead where you began. Aside from a few corners and switchbacks, most of the trail is wide-open and *fast*, providing a viciously-fun finish to a beautiful intermediate loop ride! Written by Greg Heil
The Signal Peak Trail System offers miles upon miles of flowing, non-technical mountain bike trails that are perfect for beginner and intermediate mountain bikers. Two of the trails buried in the trail system, Duane's World and Chicken Wing, form an attractive loop when linked by the scenic South Rim trail.
This loop ride features a trailhead parking area at the marked beginning, so you can drive deep into the heart of Signal Peak and ride from here for a short rip. For a longer ride, you can pedal from downtown and access this trailhead via the [Contour Trail](https://fatmap.com/routeid/3265581/contour-trail:-out-and-back).
The loop begins by climbing Duane's World, a fantastic machine-built singletrack that climbs gradually for about three miles to access the top of the ridge. The trail tread is smooth and flowy, with plenty of grade reversals, making for an easy ascent to the ridge.
The climb continues on the South Rim Trail. From the side of Signal Peak, the views of the surrounding region are absolutely phenomenal! Thanks to the sagebrush-covered slopes, the million-dollar views are wide-open and unobstructed. On a clear day, you can easily spot the jagged San Juan mountains to the south poking up over the lower ranges in the foreground.
As you round Signal Peak and reach the saddle, prepare to have your breath taken away by the stunning views of the Elk Range that open up to the north and west! This ride is truly a stunner, with a high effort-to-view ratio.
From the saddle, the descent kicks up on the Shoelace trail before dropping quickly down the Chicken Wing descent. Chicken Wing is an older trail than Duane's World, dropping faster and straighter over some small rolling rocks toward the trailhead where you began. Aside from a few corners and switchbacks, most of the trail is wide-open and *fast*, providing a viciously-fun finish to a beautiful intermediate loop ride! Written by Greg Heil
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duane's World | 3.18 mi | 623 ft | 3.7% |
| Duane's World First Climb | 1.81 mi | 525 ft | 5.5% |
| DW + SR uppity up | 4.51 mi | 846 ft | 3.1% |
| 3 Canyons | 0.60 mi | -108 ft | -3.4% |
| Duane's World Second Climb | 0.61 mi | 157 ft | 4.9% |
| South Rim from Music Rocks to Ridge | 1.33 mi | 266 ft | 2.1% |
| Shoelace DH | 0.95 mi | -207 ft | -4.1% |
| McDuro | 2.61 mi | -774 ft | -5.4% |
| Chicken Wing with Sauce | 1.44 mi | -541 ft | -6.7% |
| Top o' the Chicken | 0.59 mi | -200 ft | -6.4% |
| Chx 2nd Descent | 0.61 mi | -312 ft | -9.4% |