Bad Land
- 7.9 mi
- round trip
- 394 ft
- climb
- 7,966 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Bad Land is a hard hike in Colorado's Grand Valley Ranger District, part of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. The route is an out-and-back of about 7.9 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 394 feet, starting at a low point of 7,217 feet and reaching a high of 7,966 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open to horses. The trail is open from June 1 through October 31, and the parking is at the Black Point Trailhead. Bikes are not allowed. The climb is a steady one, and the route pairs well with other outings in the area. Black Point is about 2.1 miles away, and Winter Camp is about 2.6 miles away. Big Dominguez Creek, a paddling spot, is about 4.4 miles off. For an overnight stay, Oak Cabin is about 6.5 miles away.
- Black PointHiking2.1 mi
- DOMINGUEZ CUTOFFHiking2.4 mi
- Winter CampHiking2.6 mi
- Big Dominguez CreekCanoeing4.4 mi
- OAK CABINCamping6.5 mi
- Aspen Leaf Cabin (Uncompahgre National Forest, Co)Camping6.5 mi
- Wildcat ComplexRock climbing8.8 mi
- Wildcat One South FaceRock climbing8.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
