Baldy

Managing agency

Forest Service

Baldy is a 13.5-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near Colorado, managed by the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest Canyon Lakes Ranger District. The trail offers hikers an extended backcountry experience through national forest terrain. As an out-and-back route, the trail retraces the same path on the return journey, making distance planning straightforward for visitors. The trail is situated within the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, which encompasses popular recreation areas in the Colorado Front Range. Hikers should prepare for a full-day outing given the total mileage involved. The Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest provides well-maintained trail systems and access to high country landscapes typical of the central Rocky Mountains. Visitors are encouraged to check current conditions and any seasonal closures through the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest website or contact the Canyon Lakes Ranger District directly before planning a trip. Standard forest regulations and Leave No Trace principles apply to this area.