Colorado · Hiking

Nottingham Ridge

12.6 mi
round trip
1,160 ft
climb
10,510 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.

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Nottingham Ridge is a hard hike in Colorado's White River National Forest, within the Holy Cross Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back route of about 12.6 miles, climbing roughly 1,160 feet from a low point of about 9,130 feet to a high of about 10,510 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. The route is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Climax weather station show July highs around 67°F with lows near 40°F, while winter months bring highs in the mid-20s and about 15 snowy days. Within a couple of miles you'll find the North Trail for mountain biking and the North Vail Trail for hiking. The Cemetery Block climbing area is about 1.9 miles away, and Gore Creek Campground sits about 8.8 miles out.

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