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Colorado
8.6 mi
Distance
1,713 ft
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Cascade
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The Cascade Trail is an 8.6-mile out-and-back route located in Colorado near the San Juan National Forest's Gunnison Ranger District. This trail offers hikers a substantial day hike experience with good distance coverage for those seeking a moderate workout. The out-and-back format means you'll travel 4.3 miles to the turnaround point before retracing your steps, making it easy to adjust your hike duration by turning back early if desired. The trail is maintained by the San Juan National Forest's Gunnison Ranger District, which oversees a vast network of trails across this scenic region of southwestern Colorado. The San Juan National Forest is known for its diverse terrain, mountain vistas, and access to the greater Gunnison watershed area. Hikers on this trail can expect a typical high-altitude Colorado experience with the landscape and conditions characteristic of this elevation zone. Before heading out, check current trail conditions with the Gunnison Ranger District, as mountain weather and seasonal factors can affect trail accessibility year-round.
Ute
~6 min drive
6.8 mi · Hard
Zapata
~8 min drive
3.7 mi · Moderate
Mosca Pass
~15 min drive
<p>Just above the dunefield are forests of aspen, pine, fir, and spruce. The easiest hiking access to forest in the national park is in Mosca Pass, on the Montville Nature Trail and Mosca Pass Trail. On these trails, you are walking in the footsteps of Pleistocene mammoth hunt…
Medano Creek
~16 min drive
<p>Medano Creek is a popular seasonal stream enjoyed by all ages. On this page you'll learn what to expect month-by-month in an average year, and how the rare phenomon 'surge flow' works. You can also link to <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grsa/planyourvisit/medano-creek.htm">cu…
Huerfano
~7 min drive
8.7 mi · Hard
Raspberry
~14 min drive
7.1 mi · Moderate
Sand Creek Basin
~37 min drive
<p>Sand Creek Basin is part of the alpine watershed of Great Sand Dunes National Preserve. A longer drive and hike is required to reach these lakes and peaks, but the mountain scenery is worth the effort. Check with a ranger for conditions before travel. Snow may block these t…
High Dune on First Ridge
~18 min drive
The high dune on the first ridge is neither the highest in elevation nor the tallest in the dunefield, but it looks that way from the main parking lot. This is the most common destination in the dunefield, providing a great view of the entire dunefield. It is about 692 feet (2…
Lily Lake
~8 min drive
6.6 mi · Hard
Willow Lake
~47 min drive
9.7 mi · Moderate
