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Hiking · Paonia, CO

Sweet Sunny South

moderateSpring conditions with some muddy sections. Trail is generally in good shape.
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Live · nearest station Delta County, 16 mi
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73°

Partly Cloudy

Feels like 73°

Trailhead temp

70° est. at 5,681 ft

Storm chance

12% overnight

Wind

5 mph SE

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

5,681ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Sweet Sunny South is a short, 1.1-mile connector hiking trail located near Paonia, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The trail sits at an elevation of approximately 5,681 to 5,882 feet and is classified as moderate difficulty. It serves as a link between other local routes, specifically connecting Jumbo Ridge and Herfendoodle to Amber's Cactus Cutoff. Parking is available at the trailhead. The trail is described as a connector or alternate route with minimal distinct features beyond its utility for navigation between larger paths.

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High point

5,681 ft

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Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead5,679 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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