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Map Key

11.8

Miles

19.0

KM

Point to Point

12,698' 3,870 m

High

8,888' 2,709 m

Low

3,972' 1,211 m

Up

163' 50 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

46%

Max Grade (25°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Lake · River/Creek · Swimming · Waterfall · Wildlife

Need to Know

Sometimes referred to as FDT #1459. The private landowner at the beginning of the trail has charged visitors $1.00 ($2.00 for dogs). Contact the Salida Ranger District or Leadville Ranger District for more info.

Shared By:

Zander Göpfert with improvements by Henry Holub

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  4.4 from 8 votes

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crossing bridge at Pine Creek
Oct 1, 2018 near Buena V…, CO
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