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Colorado

West Alder Creek Trail

4.1 mi

Distance

2,110 ft

Gain

2h 7m

Time

Conditions: Caution

for hike, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 12 h ago · oldest 12 h

  • caution: Agency alerts

    20 active alerts in Rio Grande National Forest; most severe: Conejos Canyon Roads and Camping Restrictions

    USFSPosted Sep 28, 1992 · checked 12 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 63°F / low 37°F, 20% precip — 92/100 for hike

    OpenWeather12 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
4.1 mi
Elevation gain
2,110 ft
Elevation loss
2,110 ft
Highest point
10,951 ft
Lowest point
9,949 ft
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About this trail

West Alder Creek Trail is an out-and-back route in Colorado covering 8.14 miles with 2,110 feet of elevation gain. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 10,951 feet.

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