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Big Dominguez Canyon route map
ExpertOut and Back

Big Dominguez Canyon

Whitewater, Colorado

12.3 mi

Distance

1,112 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 39m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Big Dominguez Canyon trail is a 12.3-mile out-and-back trail located near Whitewater, Colorado. It features a considerable elevation gain of 1,112 feet, which contributes to its expert difficulty rating. The trail traverses a diverse high desert landscape typical of the Colorado Plateau. Hikers can expect a dirt surface as they navigate through the canyon. Due to the trail's elevation and length, it provides a challenging experience suitable for experienced hikers.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gaindesert heat exposure

Elevation Profile

Min:1,438 ft
Max:1,698 ft
886 ft
886 ft
1,438 ft1,525 ft1,611 ft1,698 ft0.0 mi3.1 mi6.2 mi9.3 mi12.3 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

Highlights

desert landscapecanyon views

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

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

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

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