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Colorado
9.6 mi
Distance
522 ft
Gain
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Coal Creek
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Coal Creek Trail is a 17.6-mile out-and-back route located in Colorado near the Colorado area within Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest under Parks Ranger District management. This trail offers hikers an extended backcountry experience through forest terrain managed by the US Forest Service. The out-and-back format allows you to choose your own turnaround point, making it accessible for various fitness levels—you can hike a portion of the trail or commit to the full distance depending on your preference and schedule. The trail traverses through the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, providing access to the natural landscape of northern Colorado. Being located within a national forest, the area offers the typical amenities and regulations associated with USFS-managed lands. This route is ideal for hikers seeking a longer day hike or backpacking adventure in the region. Before heading out, check with Parks Ranger District for current trail conditions and any seasonal closures that may affect access.
Blue
~5 min drive
10 mi · Hard
Schafer
~9 min drive
8.9 mi · Moderate
Mosca Pass
~1h 4m 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
~1h 5m 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…
Cordova Pass Road
~5 min drive
10 mi · Hard
West Peak
~11 min drive
5.4 mi · Moderate
Midnight
~1h 7m drive
Easy 2.4-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Midnight, NM.
High Dune on First Ridge
~1h 6m 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…
Dikes
~8 min drive
6.6 mi · Hard
Levi Krier
~11 min drive
9.3 mi · Moderate
