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Hiking · Paonia, CO

Big Man Climb

moderateTrail 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.

77°

Thunderstorms

Feels like 77°

Trailhead temp

74° est. at 5,681 ft

Storm chance

15% tonight

Wind

10 mph SE

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

1.2mi round trip

Elevation gain

447ft

High point

6,097ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Big Man Climb is a 1.2-mile hiking trail in Paonia, Colorado, situated within the Jumbo Mountain Trails area. The route follows Powerline Road and connects to the Elitches, Slant'n'Dicular, and Long Draw trails. Hikers start near a ridge junction where Powerline Road crosses these paths. The trail offers an elevation gain of approximately 433 feet, leading to a total elevation around 5,681 to 6,598 feet. Most sources classify the difficulty as moderate, though one app rates it hard due to the steady climb. The typical duration is about 40 minutes to an hour. Parking is available at the trailhead. The trail is accessible year-round, with conditions varying by season.

Trail profile

Gain

447 ft

Avg grade

7%

Steepest

7%

High point

6,097 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead6,097 ft
2Viewpoint5,650 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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