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Arapahoe Pass and Lake Dorothy Trail
DifficultOut and Back

Arapahoe Pass and Lake Dorothy Trail

Nederland, Colorado

7.1 mi

Distance

2,441 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 20m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
It's uphill from the parking area at the end of the road. The trail emerged in the first half for a view of the canyon and the falls. When you get to the old Fourth of July mine area, the trail steepens and flattens out. The trail leaves timberline on the old wagon road to Caribou Pass. A more rocky surface leads to the junction with the Arapaho Pass trail, with great views of the Middle Boulder Creek canyon. It said: It was said to go past the Arapaho Pass trail to turn left towards Lake Oro Grande. The old wagon road goes to the left and then goes towards the lake. It is a more direct way to the lake.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:3,095 ft
Max:3,686 ft
744 ft
744 ft
3,095 ft3,292 ft3,489 ft3,686 ft0.0 mi1.8 mi3.5 mi5.3 mi7.1 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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