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| Colorado Trail #1776 - Trails | | The Colorado Trail connects 500 miles of Colorado's mountainsides. It crosses eight mountain ranges, seven national forests, six wilderness areas and five river systems. The trail winds from wild rugged terrain to serene and pristine surroundings. |
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| Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Trails | | 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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| Farmers Creek Trail - Trails | | This 7.2 mile one-way trail provides to the Wheeler Geologic Area, the La Garita Wilderness and the vastness of Wason Park. It has a beginning elevation of 8,800 feet and an ending elevation of 11,300 feet. This trail is rated as "moderate" and receives "light to moderate" usage. |
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| Goose Creek Trail - Trails | | This 12.9 mile one-way trail has a beginning elevation of 9,600 feet and an ending elevation of 12,400 feet. This trail is rated as "easy-moderate" and receives "moderate" usage. |
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| Highland Trail - Trails | | 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. |
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| Hope Creek Trail - Trails | | This 6.0 mile one-way trail has a beginning elevation of 9,500 feet and an ending elevation of 12,000 feet. This trail is rated as "moderate" and receives "light" usage. |
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| Lake Fork Trail - Trails | | This 7.0 mile one-way trail has a beginning elevation of 8,800 feet and an ending elevation of 11,400 feet. This trail is rated as "easy" and receives "moderate" usage. |
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| Rio Grande National Forest - Horse Use In National Forests | | The Rio Grande National Forest consists of 1.86 million acres and four wilderness areas. This area offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities for all visitors. |
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| San Juan National Forest - Horse Use In National Forests | | The San Juan National Forest encompass some 2.5 million acres. This terrain ranges from high-desert mesas to alpine peaks, with many recreational opportunities. |
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| Tewksberry Trail - Trails | | This trail measures five miles one-way, and is located within the Rio Grande National Forest. This trail is rated as "moderate" and it receives "moderate" usage. |
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| Weminuche Creek Trail - Trails | | The Weminuche Trail provides quick and easy access to the Continental Divide. This trail measures 5.5 miles one-way, and is rated as "easy". It receives "moderate-heavy" usage. The beginning elevation is 9,400 feet and the ending elevation is 10,600 feet. |
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| Weminuche Wilderness Area - Horse Use In Wilderness Areas | | Here is Colorado backpacking at its best - but most crowded. There are close to 500 miles of trails within the wilderness. This wilderness is open to hikers. These areas are habitats for elk, moose, mountain goat and deer for which sightings are common. This area also supports a predator population or black bear, mountain lion and coyote. |
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