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Hiking · Gunnison, CO

The Luge Trail

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

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 2 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:09 pm.

82°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 82°

Storm chance

1% afternoon

Wind

5 mph WSW

UV index

7.1 high

Sun window

6:17 am to 8:09 pm

Distance

1.2mi round trip

Elevation gain

117ft

High point

8,086ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Luge Trail is a short, easy hiking and biking route near Gunnison, Colorado. Evidence suggests two distinct trails share this name, requiring verification of the specific location. One trail, managed by the BLM Gunnison Field Office at Hartman Rocks, is 1.4 miles long with an elevation range of 7,974 to 8,115 feet. This version allows hiking, biking, dogs, horses, and motorcycles on a dirt surface. A second trail, managed by Crested Butte Mountain Resort, is approximately 1 mile long with an elevation range of 9,885 to 10,338 feet. This version allows biking but prohibits hiking, dogs, and horses. A third data source describes a 1.2-mile trail at 8,086 feet with parking available, accessible year-round. The trail is generally described as gentle terrain or a connector trail.

Trail profile

Gain

117 ft

Avg grade

2%

Steepest

2%

High point

8,086 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead7,969 ft
2Viewpoint8,086 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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