Hiking · Paonia, CO

Powerline Rd

moderateSpring conditions with some muddy sections. Trail is generally in good shape.

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Before you go

Live · nearest station Delta County, 16 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.

89°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 89°

Trailhead temp

86° est. at 5,681 ft

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

8 very high

Sun window

6:18 am to 8:12 pm

Distance

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Elevation gain

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High point

5,681ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Powerline Rd is a dirt road hiking route in Paonia, Colorado, managed by the BLM Gunnison Field Office. The trailhead sits at 5,681 feet, though the road itself spans an elevation range of 7,860 to 8,752 feet with a total length of 4.4 miles. Parking is available at the start. The route allows hiking, biking, horses, motorcycles, and ATVs. Conditions vary by season, featuring snow and ice in winter and dry, dusty surfaces in summer. Access is year-round.

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Gain

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Avg grade

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Steepest

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High point

5,681 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead5,676 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Spring conditions with some muddy sections. Trail is generally in good shape.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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