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Colorado
South Fork
23.9 mi
Distance
2,938 ft
Gain
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Inside Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
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South Fork
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 23.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,938 ft
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- Forest Service
About this trail
South Fork is a 5.6-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near Colorado, managed by the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest's Boulder Ranger District. The route follows a creek drainage through mixed forest terrain typical of the Front Range. This out-and-back format allows hikers to turn around at any point, making it flexible for different fitness levels and time constraints. The trail provides access to the natural creek corridor and surrounding forest ecosystem managed by the US Forest Service. The South Fork trail is a good option for those seeking a moderate distance hike in the Boulder Ranger District area. Hikers should check current conditions with the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest before heading out, as trail status and accessibility can vary seasonally.
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