Horsethief Basin Trail
4.6 mi
Distance
2,464 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 46m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Horsethief Basin Trail is a point-to-point trail in Saguache County, Colorado. It is 4.6 miles long and gains 2,464 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Crestone, Colorado, about 11 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- Dogs on leash
- 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
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Crestone, CO · about 11 mi away
- County:
- Saguache County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Dispersed Site near 38.0938, -105.6257
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