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Red Canyon Trailhead
State Park

Red Canyon Trailhead

Routt National Forest · Walden, CO

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  • Address:Walden, CO
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Designated trailhead with access to trails into Mount Zirkel Wilderness. No developed facilities. Setting is managed forest area. Timberline is at approximately 10,500 feet elevation. Red Canyon Trailhead is located in the Mount Zirkel/Parks Range and is managed by the Parks Ranger District.

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Pet Policy

No pets allowed

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

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Trails at Routt National Forest

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Little Causeway Lake

Little Causeway Lake

3.3 mi853 ftmoderate
Hare Trail

Hare Trail

6.3 mi1,325 ftmoderate
Mosquito Lake via Bear River Trail

Mosquito Lake via Bear River Trail

5.9 mi1,109 ftmoderate
West Summit Loop 1B

West Summit Loop 1B

1.8 mi518 ftmoderate
Bears Ears Trail

Bears Ears Trail

10.7 mi2,930 ftdifficult
Devil's Causeway, Skinny Fish and Trappers Lake Loop

Devil's Causeway, Skinny Fish and Trappers Lake Loop

30.6 mi6,604 ftexpert

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Red Canyon Trailhead

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Grizzly Helena OHV Trail
Trail

Grizzly Helena OHV Trail

Colorado

25.6 mi5,299 ftgain
Expert
Bear Lakes Trail
Trail

Bear Lakes Trail

Colorado

14.7 mi4,642 ftgain
Expert
Gilpin Lake Trail
Trail

Gilpin Lake Trail

Colorado

9.0 mi2,457 ftgain
Difficult
Mica Basin Trail
Trail

Mica Basin Trail

Colorado

8.2 mi2,369 ftgain
Difficult
Gold Creek Lake via FS 1150
Trail

Gold Creek Lake via FS 1150

Colorado

6.5 mi1,391 ftgain
Moderate
Mount Zirkel Loop Trail
Trail

Mount Zirkel Loop Trail

Colorado

10.3 mi2,887 ftgain
Difficult

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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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