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Colorado
Half Nelson
1.0 mi
Distance
395 ft
Gain
10 min
Time
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Observed 13 h ago
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Part of Trails near Dowds Junction
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Half Nelson
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 395 ft
- Elevation loss
- 606 ft
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About this trail
Half Nelson is a short trail in Colorado's Trails near Dowds Junction system, covering 0.98 miles with 395 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the Forest Service.
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