Highland Trail - Alamosa, CO

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Highland Trail


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In the past, Highland Trail started at Elk Park and followed the Highland toward Sawtooth Mountain. Since there is no public right-of-way through private property and Forest Road has followed portions of this trail, the trail now begins at the end of Forest Road 430. Some people prefer to use the Hunters Lake Trail (Forest Trail 800) which goes straight toward the Stairsteps. The Stairsteps are another scenic attraction of the Weminuche Wilderness.

This 9.5 mile one-way trail has a beginning elevation of 10,500 feet and an ending elevation of 12,200 feet. This trail is rated as "moderate" and receives "light" usage.

Facilities: Unknown

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Highland Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Highland Trail is open June through September.

Fees: There are no use fees associated with this trail.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: This trail is located within the Rio Grande National Forest; forest regulations apply.

Directions: To reach Highland Trail from Alamosa: Travel west on US Highway 160 to South Fork. From South Fork, drive 10.5 miles west on US Highway 160 from South Fork. Turn north at Big Meadows Road (Forest Road 430). Continue on this road until it dead-ends. The trail begins west of the last turnaround.

To reach Highland Trail from Pagosa Springs: Travel northeast on US Highway 160 to Big Meadows Road (Forest Road 430). Turn north at Big Meadows Road (Forest Road 430). Continue on this road until it dead-ends. The trail begins west of the last turnaround.

Address

Rio Grande National Forest

1803 West Highway 160

Monte Vista, Colorado 81144

Phone
General: (719) 852-5941
Fax: (719) 852-6250
TTY: (719) 852-6271

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