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Black Canyon via Colorado Trail route map
Difficulty: ExpertOut and Back

Black Canyon via Colorado Trail

Jefferson, Colorado

15.0 mi

Distance

2,142 ft

Elev. Gain

5h 58m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Black Canyon via Colorado Trail is an out-and-back trail in Pike National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Park County, Colorado. It is 15 miles long and gains 2,142 feet. The nearest town is Montezuma, Colorado, about 18 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,915 ft
Max:3,208 ft
Gain:653 ft
Loss:653 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 2,915 ft and 3,208 ft across 15.0 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.2,915 ft3,013 ft3,110 ft3,208 ft0.0 mi3.8 mi7.5 mi11.3 mi15.0 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi2,971 ft
High point5.4 mi3,208 ft
End15.0 mi2,971 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

Where it is

Nearest town:
Montezuma, CO · about 18 mi away
County:
Park County, CO
Jurisdiction:
Pike National Forest · United States Forest Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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