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Hiking · Ridgway, CO

Mule Deer Meadow Trail

easyTrail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
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Live · nearest station Telluride, 17 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.

78°

Smoky

Feels like 78°

Trailhead temp

84° est. at 7,052 ft

Wind

0 mph

UV index

6.6 high

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:12 pm

Distance

0.5mi round trip

Elevation gain

High point

7,052ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Mule Deer Meadow Trail is a short, easy hiking path located in Ridgway State Park near the town of Ridgway on Colorado's Western Slope. The trail spans 0.5 miles at an elevation of 7,052 feet and connects the Visitor Center with the Dakota Terraces Campground. It is situated in the Dutch Charlie section of the park, approximately six miles north of Ridgway and 22 miles south of Montrose. The route is relatively flat and suitable for most visitors, with a typical completion time of 15 minutes. Parking is available near the trailhead, and access is open year-round from January through December. The trail runs along Ridgway Reservoir and Alkali Creek.

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Gain

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Steepest

High point

7,052 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead6,945 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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