Are dogs allowed on Horseshoe Mountain?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Horseshoe Mountain but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Horseshoe Mountain?

No, Horseshoe Mountain does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Horseshoe Mountain?

Horseshoe Mountain is rated difficult. It is 7.3 miles long with 2,290 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

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Pike National Forest/Colorado

Horseshoe Mountain

Alma, Colorado

7.3 mi

Distance

2,290 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 33m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Wright Upper Glacier is an ice apron at the upper west end of Wright Valley in the Asgard Range, Antarctica. It is formed by a glacier flowing east from the inland ice plateau. It was named by the Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition (VUWAE) (1958–59) for C. S. Wright, a member of the British Antarctic Expedition (1910–13), after whom the "Wright Glacier" was named.

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Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:3,613 ft

Max:4,235 ft

698 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Dirt

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Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

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.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

CO Unit 49

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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Horseshoe Mountain

About This Trail

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Nearby Trails

Peerless Mountain and Horseshoe Pass

Dauntless Mine Trail

Mount Sherman and Gemini Peak

Mount Sherman to Mount Sheridan to Peerless Mountain to Horseshoe Pass Loop

Mount Sherman Trail via Four Mile Creek Road

Mount Sherman - Southwest Ridge from Fourmile Creek

Other trails in Pike National Forest

Seven Bridges Trail

Palmer Trail (Section 16)

St. Mary's Falls Trail

Mount Muscoco Trail

Catamount Falls Trail

Mount Sherman Trail via Four Mile Creek Road

Campgrounds near this trail

FourMile Dispersed Camping

Wandering Moose Meadows

Kite Lake

Almgren Tie Camp

Tipi Tranquility

Miners Camp - BLM Dispersed

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