Colorado · Hiking · Near Glenwood Springs

Coburn Rim

7.4 mi
round trip
659 ft
climb
10,603 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Coburn Rim is a hard hike in Colorado's White River National Forest, on the Eagle Ranger District, about 7.4 miles long with an elevation gain of 659 feet. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and is open year round. The route is an out-and-back, starting at a low of about 9,200 feet and reaching a high of about 10,600 feet. The trail is natural-surface and allows horses, but bikes are not permitted. For a base, Sweetwater Lake Recreation Area is about 4.2 miles away, and Coffee Pot Springs Campground is about 4.6 miles away. Harold's Tie is a nearby hike at 3.3 miles. Climbers will find Main Wall about 8.6 miles away.

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    Campground · 1.8 mi from the trail
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    Smokehouse

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 14 mi

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