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State Wildlife Area trail in the foothills offering views to the south.


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3.3

Miles

5.3

KM

78%

Runnable

8,725' 2,659 m

High

7,858' 2,395 m

Low

980' 299 m

Up

801' 244 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

52%

Max Grade (27°)

Dogs Leashed

Need to Know

Trailhead parking is available on the south side of Stagecoach Boulevard.

This property is managed by the Colorado State Land Board (Property Owner) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (lessee) for use as a State Wildlife Area. A valid hunting or fishing license OR SWA pass is required for everyone 16 or older accessing any state wildlife area.

Description

From the well-marked trailhead on Stagecoach Boulevard, run approximately 0.2 miles to a junction in the trail. Turn left (clockwise) and the trail will follow an abandoned jeep road up a steep hill towards the north/northwest. The grade becomes more gradual after another 0.3 miles as the trail turns east.

During the next mile, travel in an easterly direction as the trail climbs slowly and offers views to the south. After a total of 1.5 miles, a foot trail descends into to a gully on the right (the abandoned jeep road continues in an easterly direction). Descend the foot trail towards the east/southeast. After approximately 0.5 miles, the trail will turn towards right along the southern boundary of the State Wildlife Area.

The trail levels and continues in a westerly direction with private residences on the south (left) side of the trail. After a total 3.25 miles, you return to the junction. Another 0.2 miles returns you to the trailhead.

Flora & Fauna

Aspens, conifer, wildflowers, birds, deer, elk, raptors, Steller's jays.

Contacts

Shared By:

Kev W with improvements by Abraham Medina

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View towards the east/southeast.
Sep 4, 2019 near Kittredge, CO
Ascending the abandoned jeep road.
Sep 4, 2019 near Kittredge, CO
Looking toward Bergen Peak.
Sep 4, 2019 near Kittredge, CO
After 1.5 miles, descend the foot trail toward the right into the gully.
Sep 4, 2019 near Kittredge, CO
Trailhead on Stagecoach Boulevard.
Sep 4, 2019 near Kittredge, CO

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