11.1 mi
Distance
4,577 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 10m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Crestone Needle Trail is a loop trail in San Isabel National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Custer County, Colorado. It is 11 miles long and gains 4,577 feet. The nearest town is Silver Cliff, Colorado, about 10 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,022 ft |
| High point | 5.5 mi | 4,153 ft |
| End | 11.1 mi | 3,022 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Silver Cliff, CO · about 10 mi away
- County:
- Custer County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- San Isabel National Forest · United States Forest Service
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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.
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Campgrounds near this trail
Dispersed Site near 37.8854, -105.4206
7.8 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
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Crestone, CO
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