Colorado · Hiking · Near Glenwood Springs

Ute - Sweetwater

9.1 mi
round trip
2,326 ft
climb
9,952 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Ute - Sweetwater is a hard hike in Colorado's White River National Forest, within the Eagle Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back of about 9 miles, with a total elevation gain of 2,326 feet, taking you from a low point of 7,745 feet to a high of 9,952 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. The route is natural-surface and allows horses, but bikes are not permitted. The trailhead parking is labeled UTE-SWEETWATER. For a longer outing, Sweetwater Lake Recreation Area is about 4 miles away, and Sweetwater Creek offers canoeing at a similar distance. Johnny Meyers Trail is about 2 miles off, and W. Mountain is roughly 3 miles away.

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    Sweetwater Lake Recreation Area

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    Campground · 3.9 mi from the trail

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