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Hiking · Paonia, CO

Apple Valley East Entry

easyTrail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Delta County, 16 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

70°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 70°

Trailhead temp

67° est. at 5,798 ft

Wind

5 mph SE

UV index

3.2 moderate

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

0.6mi round trip

Elevation gain

109ft

High point

5,798ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Apple Valley East Entry is a short, easy hiking route in Paonia, Colorado, serving as an alternative access point to the Apple Valley Park trailhead. The trail begins at Apple Valley Park, where parking is available. Hikers proceed through the park to the southeast corner, follow the path out to Minnesota Avenue, and continue until the pavement ends. A short climb leads into the Hawks Haven subdivision, where the road splits; taking a left leads to the top and the designated trailhead. The route is described as relatively flat and straightforward with an elevation of 5,798 feet. It is suitable for year-round use, typically taking about 18 minutes to complete. The trail is 0.6 miles long.

Trail profile

Gain

109 ft

Avg grade

3%

Steepest

3%

High point

5,798 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead5,689 ft
2Viewpoint5,798 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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