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Hiking · Ridgway, CO

Pinyon Park Trail

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 17 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.

84°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 84°

Trailhead temp

90° est. at 7,031 ft

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

4.7 moderate

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:12 pm

Distance

0.7mi round trip

Elevation gain

111ft

High point

7,031ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Pinyon Park Trail is a 0.7-mile loop located within Ridgway State Park, approximately 6 miles north of Ridgway, Colorado. The trail begins near the Visitor Center and follows the base of Elk Ridge toward the Dutch Charlie boat launch area, where it connects with the Secret Place trail. The route traverses the edges of a pinyon forest covering the hillside. The surface consists of aggregate material, and the elevation ranges from 6,924 to 7,039 feet with a total gain of 116 feet. The trail is rated easy and is open to hiking, biking, and Nordic skiing. Dogs are permitted if leashed. Parking is available at the trailhead.

Trail profile

Gain

111 ft

Avg grade

3%

Steepest

3%

High point

7,031 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead6,920 ft
2Viewpoint7,031 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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