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Hiking · Montrose, CO

P.J. Way

moderateTrail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
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Live · nearest station Montrose, 0 mi
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59°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 59°

Storm chance

7% overnight

Wind

5 mph SSE

Distance

0.9mi round trip

Elevation gain

210ft

High point

6,478ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

P.J. Way is a short, moderate hiking trail located in Montrose, Colorado, within the Buzzard Gulch Trail System. The route spans 0.9 miles with an elevation of approximately 6,478 feet. Hikers traverse a dirt surface through a pinion and juniper forest, climbing from lower ground to higher elevations before rejoining the main trail network. The trail is open year-round and allows hiking, mountain biking, dogs, and horses. Parking is available at the trailhead. The moderate difficulty level makes it suitable for a 30-minute to one-hour outing, depending on pace. The trail is managed by the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office.

Trail profile

Gain

210 ft

Avg grade

4%

Steepest

4%

High point

6,478 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead6,268 ft
2Viewpoint6,478 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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