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Hiking · Gunnison, CO

Ridgeline Trail

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

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 0 mi
Go prepared

Storms build later today. Plan an early finish.

71°

Thunderstorms

Feels like 71°

Storm chance

20% tonight

Wind

5 mph NNE

UV index

0.1 low

Sun window

6:19 am to 8:05 pm

Distance

4.4mi round trip

Elevation gain

592ft

High point

8,282ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Ridgeline Trail is a 1.5-mile connector trail located in Gunnison, Colorado, managed by the City of Gunnison. It serves as a hiking route with an elevation range of 7,774 to 8,150 feet and a total elevation gain of 376 feet. The trail surface is classified as a two-track road. Official access for hiking is permitted from May 16 through March 14. Dogs are allowed on-leash for the first 0.9 miles, while off-leash access is not specified beyond that point. Mountain biking is permitted from May 1 through December 31. Parking is available at the trailhead. While some online sources describe a 'Ridgeline Trail Loop' as a 2.6-mile moderately challenging route, the primary Ridgeline Trail data indicates a shorter, linear or connector path.

Trail profile

Gain

592 ft

Avg grade

3%

Steepest

8%

High point

8,282 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead7,796 ft
2Trail Marker8,282 ft
3Trail Marker7,690 ft
4Viewpoint8,282 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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