Cutthroat Trail
2.4 mi
Distance
354 ft
Elev. Gain
59m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Cutthroat Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,806 ft |
| High point | 0.2 mi | 2,819 ft |
| End | 3.9 mi | 2,800 ft |
Trail Details
- Dogs allowed
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Loop
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Rico, CO · about 8 mi away
- County:
- La Plata County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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