Colorado · Hiking

Carson Hole

1.3 mi
round trip
217 ft
climb
8,100 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Carson Hole is a short, easy hike in Colorado's Grand Valley Ranger District, part of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. The trail is about 1.3 miles long and rises roughly 217 feet from a low point of 7,689 feet to a high of 8,100 feet, making it an out-and-back with a gentle climb. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced. Bikes and horses are not allowed. The trailhead is called Carson Hole Trailhead, and the route is open from June 1 through October 31. Smith Point and Bret Point are both within about a mile, and Wildcat is about 2.5 miles away.