Horseshoe Basin

Managing agency

Routt NF — Yampa RD

Horseshoe Basin is a 3.0-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near Colorado, managed by Pike-San Isabel National Forest's South Park Ranger District. This moderate trail offers hikers a straightforward route into the basin area, with the turnaround point at 1.5 miles from the trailhead. The trail provides access to a scenic basin landscape characteristic of the South Park region. As an out-and-back route, hikers will retrace their steps on the return journey. The relatively short distance makes this an accessible option for a half-day hike. Being situated within Pike-San Isabel National Forest, the area offers the typical high country experience found in central Colorado, with forest cover and mountain vistas. The trail's designation as out-and-back means hikers should plan accordingly for water and supplies. For current conditions, trail maintenance updates, and any seasonal closures, check with the South Park Ranger District directly. The trail is managed to Forest Service standards and provides a direct route to Horseshoe Basin.