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Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 7 alerts for Pike and San Isabel National Forests.
FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Interlaken Hotel Tree Hazards
Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Sharpe Fire Update
Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Turquoise Lake Road (County Road 4) Closure
Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Food Storage Prohibitions on Pike-San Isabel National Forests
Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · Order 02-12-00-23-07 · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests
As of · Source: USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Wagon Loop Trail is a 3.7-mile out-and-back hike located near Colorado in Colorado. This trail offers an accessible option for hikers looking to explore the region without committing to a lengthy backcountry trek. The out-and-back format allows visitors to turn around at any point that suits their fitness level and available time. The trail's moderate distance makes it suitable for a range of hiking abilities, from families seeking a half-day outing to experienced hikers using it as a warm-up hike. The out-and-back design means your return route follows the same path, so navigation is straightforward. Wagon Loop Trail provides an opportunity to experience Colorado's landscape and natural features. Whether you're planning a quick morning hike or a leisurely afternoon adventure, this trail's 3.7-mile length fits well into various outdoor schedules. Before heading out, check local conditions and bring adequate water. The out-and-back format means total hiking distance will be approximately 7.4 miles if you complete the full loop. Consider visiting during shoulder seasons or early mornings to avoid peak traffic on this popular route.
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More in PitkinBest months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
29° / -8°
8 wet
Feb
33° / -5°
8 wet
Mar
40° / 4°
8 wet
Apr
47° / 18°
8 wet
May
58° / 29°
8 wet
Jun
69° / 36°
7 wet
Jul
72° / 42°
11 wet
Aug
70° / 41°
12 wet
Sep
64° / 34°
9 wet
Oct
54° / 25°
7 wet
Nov
40° / 13°
8 wet
Dec
28° / -4°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Taylor Park, CO, 26.3 mi away at 9,179 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Photo: oxtopus, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)Cascade Creek Trail
~8 min drive
0.87-mile loop with 212 ft gain in Colorado's Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Photo: wohnai, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)Mount Princeton
~9 min drive
Standard route to Mount Princeton (14,204 ft) from Mt. Princeton Road.
Photo: kalestews, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)Tigger Peak
~10 min drive
Route to the summit of Tigger Peak (13,272 ft) from Mt Princeton.
Photo: cogdogblog, Public Domain Dedication (CC0) (via Flickr)Crank n' Hammer Trail
~20 min drive
5.12-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado with 851 ft elevation gain and loss.
Yansing (Chinaman) Gulch Trail 6043
~16 min drive
2.92-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado with 916 ft elevation gain and loss.
Photo: kalestews, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)Mount Shavano
~9 min drive
Standard route to Mount Shavano (14,157 ft) from Shavano/Tabeguache.
Photo: kalestews, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)Taylor Mountain
~15 min drive
Route to the summit of Taylor Mountain (13,599 ft) from Cree Creek / Taylor Mountain Trailhead.
HIKE
Unofficial and unmantained trail
~3 min drive
2.74-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado with 1,730 ft elevation gain
Photo: markbyzewski, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)Yansing (Chinaman) Gulch Loop Trail 6044
~18 min drive
3.95-mile loop in Colorado with 904 ft gain and 998 ft loss.
Photo: kalestews, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)Tabeguache Peak
~9 min drive
Standard route to Tabeguache Peak (14,162 ft) from Shavano/Tabeguache.
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