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Colorado
6.6 mi
Distance
1,090 ft
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Dikes
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The Dikes Trail is a 6.6-mile out-and-back hike located in Colorado near Colorado in the San Juan National Forest, managed by the Gunnison Ranger District. This trail offers hikers a moderate journey through the scenic landscapes of the San Juan Mountains. The out-and-back format makes it easy for hikers to turn around at any point and return via the same route, providing flexibility for different fitness levels and time constraints. The trail traverses terrain typical of the San Juan NF, which features diverse ecosystems ranging from forest to alpine environments. The Dikes Trail is accessible to those seeking a half-day or full-day hiking experience without requiring technical climbing skills. The 6.6-mile distance allows hikers to experience genuine mountain scenery while remaining manageable for most outdoor enthusiasts. This trail is a good option for visitors to the Gunnison area looking to explore the national forest's backcountry trails.
Blue
~3 min drive
10 mi · Hard
Schafer
~5 min drive
8.9 mi · Moderate
Mosca Pass
~59 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
~60 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…
Cordova Pass Road
~5 min drive
10 mi · Hard
West Peak
~7 min drive
5.4 mi · Moderate
Lake Shore Ada
~1h 14m drive
0.6 mi · Easy
High Dune on First Ridge
~1h 2m 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…
Apishapa
~10 min drive
6.6 mi · Hard
Levi Krier
~7 min drive
9.3 mi · Moderate
