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Hiking · Colorado, CO

Colorado Trail

moderate
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 27 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:07 pm.

51°

Smoky

Feels like 51°

Wind

0 mph

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0 low

Sun window

6:15 am to 8:07 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

11,385ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Colorado Trail is a 567-mile long-distance route connecting Denver and Durango, traversing the Rocky Mountains. While the full trail supports hiking, biking, and horseback riding, this specific section near Colorado, Colorado, offers a moderate day hike. The trailhead sits at an elevation of 11,385 feet, and the typical duration for this segment is about two hours. Parking is available at the access point, and the trail is pet friendly. Trail conditions vary, including dirt paths and potential snow cover from January through March, extending into April depending on weather. The trail is managed as part of a network documented by over 230 trail managers through the Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) system.

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Steepest

High point

11,385 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

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