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Colorado

Government Trail

1.8 mi

Distance

1,329 ft

Gain

45 min

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 7 h ago · oldest 7 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    58 active alerts in White River National Forest; most severe: Eagle-Thomasville (400), Burnt Mtn (506), plus NFSR 414 and 416 openings delayed to June 16

    USFSPosted Jun 13 · checked 7 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 68°F / low 39°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike

    OpenWeather7 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.8 mi
Elevation gain
1,329 ft
Elevation loss
1,329 ft
Highest point
9,247 ft
Lowest point
8,477 ft
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About this trail

Government Trail is a 3.68-mile out-and-back route in Colorado with 1,329 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 9,247 feet.

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