Horseshoe Trail 482
5.0 mi
Distance
312 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 50m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Horseshoe Trail 482 is a point-to-point trail in Gunnison National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Gunnison County, Colorado. It is 5 miles long and gains 312 feet. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Pitkin, Colorado, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,714 ft |
| High point | 0.3 mi | 3,811 ft |
| End | 5.0 mi | 2,903 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Pitkin, CO · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Gunnison County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Gunnison National Forest · United States Forest Service
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