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Hiking · Gunnison, CO

Dirty Sock Trail

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

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 3 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:09 pm.

49°

Smoky

Feels like 49°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

0.8 low

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:09 pm

Distance

1mi round trip

Elevation gain

154ft

High point

8,115ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Dirty Sock Trail is a 1-mile hiking route near Gunnison, Colorado, situated at an elevation of approximately 8,115 feet. The trail is managed by the BLM Gunnison Field Office and features a dirt surface with mixed technical sections that offer balanced practice for hikers. While one source rates the trail as easy, another classifies it as difficult due to these technical moves. The route is open year-round and allows hiking, dogs, bikes, horses, and motorcycles. Parking is available at the trailhead.

Trail profile

Gain

154 ft

Avg grade

3%

Steepest

3%

High point

8,115 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead7,961 ft
2Viewpoint8,115 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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