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Colorado
12.7 mi
Distance
2,810 ft
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South Colony Road
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South Colony Road is a 13.9-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the San Juan National Forest, managed by the Gunnison Ranger District. This route follows a road-based path through the national forest, offering access to the remote South Colony area. The trail's out-and-back format means hikers will cover approximately 27.8 miles round trip if completing the full distance. The road-based nature of this trail makes it suitable for various outdoor users, though specific terrain details and difficulty ratings are not available. The elevation gain for this route has not been documented. This trail provides access to a less-traveled section of the San Juan National Forest, which encompasses over 1.8 million acres of Colorado wilderness. The Gunnison Ranger District manages a diverse landscape of peaks, forests, and backcountry terrain across the region. Visitors should contact the Gunnison Ranger District office for current trail conditions, road access status, and any seasonal restrictions, as road-based trails in national forests can be affected by weather and maintenance schedules. This remote location requires adequate preparation and self-sufficiency.
Sand Creek Basin
~9 min drive
<p>Sand Creek Basin is part of the alpine watershed of Great Sand Dunes National Preserve. A longer drive and hike is required to reach these lakes and peaks, but the mountain scenery is worth the effort. Check with a ranger for conditions before travel. Snow may block these t…
Horn Peak
~11 min drive
6.6 mi · Hard
Phantom Terrace
~16 min drive
4.8 mi · Moderate
Hidden Dune
~26 min drive
Hidden Dune is currently tied with Star Dune as the two tallest dunes in North America at 741 feet/225 m. Hidden Dune is named for its remote location in the dunefield, where it is not visible from most of the main visitor day use areas. It is even hidden from much of the high…
Humboldt
~10 min drive
2.7 mi · Easy
North Fork Crestone
~18 min drive
17 mi · Hard
Willow Lake
~17 min drive
9.7 mi · Moderate
High Dune on First Ridge
~29 min 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…
Music Pass
~8 min drive
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Comanche
~18 min drive
8.8 mi · Hard
