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Fall Hiking · Crawford, CO

Crawford State Park

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Before you go

Live · nearest station Delta County, 14 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.

79°

Smoky

Feels like 79°

Trailhead temp

73° est. at 6,544 ft

Wind

5 mph NW

UV index

6.1 high

Sun window

6:19 am to 8:12 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

6,544ft

Season

Sep - Nov

About

Crawford State Park provides a moderate fall hiking experience centered on the reservoir and surrounding uplands. The park sits at 6,544 feet elevation in Crawford, Colorado, on the Western Slope. Trails typically take about two hours to complete. The area features pinyon-juniper woodlands with Utah juniper, pinyon pine, and Gambel oak, alongside sagebrush shrublands. Visitors access the trails from a parking area, and pets are allowed. The park supports camping, fishing, and hunting in addition to hiking. The surrounding region is described as cattle country, with the town of Crawford serving as a center for the local cattle industry. Fall foliage is a key attraction from September through November.

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Steepest

High point

6,544 ft

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Parking at the trailhead

Restrooms available

Dogs allowed on leash

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