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| | Cliff Lake Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This trail, located within the boundaries of the White River National Forest, measures 3.5 miles and is rated as "moderate". The beginning elevation is 7,600 feet and the ending elevation is 9,600 feet. This trail sees a heavy amount of usage. |
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| | Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | When complete, the Continental Divide Trail will climb and descend the peaks of the Rocky Mountains from Canada to Mexico, traversing mountainside meadows, granite peaks and high-desert saddles. Through five states, 25 National Forests, 20 Wilderness areas, 3 National Parks, 1 National Monument and 8 Bureau of Land Management Resource areas- the CDT travels 3,100 miles through America's most dramatic and wild backcountry. |
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| | Fulford Cave Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This 0.7 mile trail has a beginning elevation of 9,440 feet and an ending elevation of 9,880 feet. The trail difficulty has been rated as "moderate". This trail ends at the Fulford Cave. |
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| | Holy Cross Wilderness - Hiking In Wilderness Areas | | This wilderness, located on the White River and Pike/San Isabel National Forests, derives its name from its key landmark, Mount of the Holy Cross. There are many constructed trails available for travel through this rugged terrain, which offers moderate to difficult hikes. |
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| | Ironedge Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This 7.0 mile trail has a beginning elevation of 9,400 feet and an ending elevation of 11,440 feet. This trail has been rated as "more difficult", and will lead visitors past old mining shafts to Lake Charles. |
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| | Lake Charles Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This 5.7 mile trail has a beginning elevation of 9,400 feet and an ending elevation of 11,300 feet. This trail has been rated as "more difficult", and will lead visitors into the Holy Cross Wilderness Area. |
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| | Lake Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This trail, located within the Sylvan Lake State Park, measure 1.0 miles and circles the lake. It is rated as "easy" and sees high usage. The elevation is 8,500 feet. Mountain Bikes are permitted on this trail. |
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| | Marvine Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | This trail, located in the White River National Forest, measures 11.5 miles long and has a difficulty rating of "moderate". The beginning elevation of this trail is 8,100 feet and the ending elevation of 10,954 feet. Horses are permitted on this trail. |
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| | Rifle Falls State Park - Hiking In State Parks | | This area is the closest you'll get to the tropics in Colorado. The falls is a lush area of trees and greenery kept moist by the spray of the cascading triple waterfall. Camping, hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing are all available. |
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| | Rifle Gap State Park - Hiking In State Parks | | The clean, clear waters of this 350 acre reservoir afford some of the best scuba diving, boating, swimming, water-skiing and windsurfing in Colorado. Camping, hiking and picnicking opportunities at this 1,305-acre park also await the Rifle Gap State Park visitor. |
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| | Sylvan Lake State Park - Hiking In State Parks | | This park is a scenic park open year-round for campers, picnickers, hikers, photographers and those who just want to relax in this alpine atmosphere. |
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| | White River National Forest - Hiking In National Forests | | Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the White River National Forest consists of 2.3 million acres and 8 wilderness areas. White River National Forest is known as the top recreation forest in the nation. |
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