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Ponderosa Trail

 3.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Evergreen
  5. Alderfer/Three Sisters Park and Evergreen Mountain
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Length

1.5 Miles 2.5 Kilometers


Elevation

292' 89 m

Ascent

-229' -70 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

39%

Max Grade (21°)

7,787' 2,373 m

High

7,510' 2,289 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 40 days ago
Mostly Dry - Dry in all areas except where the natural springs/mountainside water dribbles across the trail History
Getting forecast...

“A fun trail with a nice gradual climb and descent. ”

— Chelsea Gribbin
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Overview

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Dogs: Leashed

Description [Suggest Changes]

From the trailhead follow Sister's Trail for a minute or so until you reach the split for Ponderosa Trail. Go left at the split and follow the trail on a short gradual climb before a nice downhill section back to the car.

This trail makes for the perfect, albeit short, loop when used in conjunction with Sister's Trail.

Contacts

Land Manager: Jefferson County, CO - Open Space Dept.

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Apr 29, 2018
Brittany Merriam
2.3mi
Mar 24, 2018
Christopher Bauer
Trail was mostly dry. Just a couple of slightly muddy areas. Very easy hike. 2.4mi
Jun 7, 2017
Abbey Phillips
May 8, 2017
Aviva Isenberg
Mar 19, 2017
Jeremy Clymer
Jan 2, 2017
John Flynn
Dec 15, 2016
William King
Aug 31, 2016
Steve Stadel
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Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 2 votes

#5

in Alderfer/Three Sisters Park and Evergreen Mountain

#12435

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in Colorado

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