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Fall Hiking · Delta, CO

Escalante State Wildlife Area

moderate
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Delta County, 17 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

94°

Smoky

Feels like 94°

Storm chance

1% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

5.3 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:14 pm

Uncompahgre River at Delta is running 137 cfs and rising, water 71°.

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

4,891ft

Season

Sep - Nov

About

Escalante State Wildlife Area in Delta, Colorado, offers a moderate hiking experience focused on wetlands and grasslands. The area sits at 4,891 feet elevation and typically requires about two hours to explore. The primary trail features 170 feet of elevation gain, making it accessible for most fitness levels. Fall hiking is recommended from September through November, when waterfowl and other wildlife are active. Visitors must hold a valid hunting or fishing license or an SWA pass if they are 16 years or older. Parking is available near the Hamilton Tract, with access points off US 50 and G 50 Road. The site allows pets and provides basic amenities including restrooms. Trail conditions can be muddy after rainfall, so sturdy footwear is advisable.

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Steepest

High point

4,891 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Restrooms available

Dogs allowed on leash

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