Colorado · Cross-country skiing · Near Telluride

Basin Trail

Basin TrailPhoto: Miles Buddy, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.1 mi
distance
15 ft
climb
11,155 ft
high point
Moderate
difficulty

Is Basin Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Basin Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Basin Trail is a short cross-country ski route in the Norwood Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado. It is a moderate trail that covers less than a quarter of a mile, with a high point of 11,155 feet and a low of 11,124 feet. The climb is minimal, with just 15 feet of gain, and the route loses about 44 feet on the way. The trail sits within Forest Service land, and its length and elevation make it an easy add-on to a day spent exploring the surrounding area. The steepest stretch is about 6 percent at 0.06 miles in, and the short distance means it can be done quickly. Several other destinations lie within a short drive. The Prospect cross-country ski route and the Prospect mountain biking loop are both about half a mile away. Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed) and Alta Lakes Camping Area are each about 1.3 miles off, and the South Fork San Miguel River offers paddling about 3.2 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)

    Campground

    Campground · 1.3 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Siam

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 3 mi
  • If it rains

    Little Hawaii Grotto

    Attraction

    In town

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