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Emerald Mountain via Blackmere Drive and Lane of Pain Trail route map
ModerateOut and Back
Colorado

Emerald Mountain via Blackmere Drive and Lane of Pain Trail

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

3.8 mi

Distance

994 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 43m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Emerald Mountain via Blackmere Drive and Lane of Pain Trail offers a moderate 3.8-mile out-and-back adventure starting in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. With an elevation gain of 994 feet, this dirt-surfaced trail presents a steady climb that can challenge hikers, especially in the ascent. The maximum elevation reaches 2,376 meters, providing expansive views of the surrounding landscape. Given its location, the trail is accessible most of the year, with spring, summer, and fall being the most favorable seasons for hiking.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,089 ft
Max:2,376 ft
303 ft
303 ft
2,089 ft2,185 ft2,280 ft2,376 ft0.0 mi1.0 mi1.9 mi2.9 mi3.8 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

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

scenic viewsforest setting

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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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