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Colorado

Cold Water

1.5 mi

Distance

358 ft

Elev. Gain

41m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Cold Water Trail is a 1.5-mile, one-way trail located at an elevation ranging from 2708 to 2818 meters above sea level. The trail features a total elevation gain of 358 feet, offering hikers modest challenges suitable for an easy difficulty rating. Located in the mountainous regions of southwestern Colorado, the Cold Water Trail provides a classic high-elevation hiking experience on a dirt surface. As part of a U.S. Forest Service area, the trail likely presents a natural setting with potential views of surrounding peaks.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,708 ft
Max:2,818 ft
122 ft
39 ft
2,708 ft2,744 ft2,781 ft2,818 ft0.0 mi0.4 mi0.7 mi1.1 mi1.5 mi

Trail Details

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

SummerFall

Highlights

forest setting

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Imported route

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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