10.0 mi
Distance
2,408 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 13m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Alta Ghost Town OHV Trail is an out-and-back trail in Uncompahgre National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in San Miguel County, Colorado. It is 10 miles long and gains 2,408 feet. The nearest town is Mountain Village, Colorado, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,935 ft |
| High point | 4.7 mi | 3,437 ft |
| End | 10.0 mi | 2,935 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mountain Village, CO · about 2 mi away
- County:
- San Miguel County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Uncompahgre National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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