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Colorado

Signal Mountain

11.4 mi

Distance

1,126 ft

Gain

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Inside Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
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Signal Mountain

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Elevation & route

Distance: 11.4 mi
Elevation gain: 1,126 ft

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Managing agency: Forest Service

About this trail

Signal Mountain is an 11.4-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near Colorado Springs, managed by the White River National Forest's Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District. This backcountry route offers hikers access to remote high country terrain characteristic of the Rocky Mountain region. The trail provides a solid full-day hiking experience with considerable distance. Trailgoers should prepare for a lengthy outing and plan accordingly with adequate water and supplies. The out-and-back format allows hikers to turn around at any point if conditions or energy levels warrant an earlier return. As part of the White River National Forest system, the trail is maintained by the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District. Hikers should check with the ranger district for current trail conditions, any closures, and regulations before heading out. Depending on season and recent weather, trail conditions can vary significantly in this mountain environment. The Signal Mountain area offers opportunities to experience Colorado's alpine and subalpine zones. This is a destination suited for hikers with moderate to advanced experience seeking solitude in the national forest backcountry.

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