Terror

Managing agency

Routt NF — Blanco RD

Terror is a 15.0-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near Colorado, managed by Routt National Forest's Blanco Ranger District. The trail offers a substantial hiking experience for those seeking a longer backcountry adventure in the northern Colorado Rockies. As an out-and-back route, hikers will travel the same path for both the approach and return, allowing for flexible turnaround points based on individual fitness levels and time constraints. The trail accesses terrain within Routt National Forest, part of the extensive public lands network in the region that provides diverse wilderness opportunities. The precise elevation gain for Terror has not been documented, so hikers should come prepared for variable terrain. Given the trail's 15-mile distance in the Rocky Mountain setting, participants should anticipate moderate to strenuous hiking conditions. The Blanco Ranger District, which maintains this trail, oversees a landscape featuring lodgepole pine, aspen, and alpine zones depending on elevation. Hikers planning a trip to Terror should contact the Blanco Ranger District directly for current trail conditions, water availability, and any seasonal considerations affecting access.