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Ben Tyler Trail
ExpertOut and Back

Ben Tyler Trail

Shawnee, Colorado

11.8 mi

Distance

3,517 ft

Elev. Gain

5h 38m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
The trail is named after Ben Tyler, who lived in the area. The trail offers great views to the north and south from its high point, and the changing colors in September are outstanding. The trail goes from the Ben Tyler trail to the Lost Creek Wilderness. The trail continues up to a high saddle, which offers some spectacular views. The trail goes to the south into the Rock Creek drainage.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,534 ft
Max:3,562 ft
1,072 ft
1,072 ft
2,534 ft2,877 ft3,219 ft3,562 ft0.0 mi2.9 mi5.9 mi8.8 mi11.8 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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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.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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