Strawberry

Strawberry is a moderate out-and-back hike in Colorado, about 5.8 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 1,465 feet. The trail starts at a low point of about 9,400 feet and climbs to a high point of about 11,379 feet. It lies on Forest Service land, and the nearest town is Chama, about 8 miles away. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, so riders can take it as well as hikers. It is open year-round, and the climb is spread across the full length of the route rather than concentrated in one stretch. Several other hikes sit close by. Cascade is about 1.4 miles away, Ute about 2.2 miles, and Huerfano about 2.7 miles. For an overnight stay, Oasis Campground is about 7.5 miles off.