Horsethief Trail
5.6 mi
Distance
3,481 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 36m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Horsethief Trail is a point-to-point trail in Uncompahgre National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Ouray County, Colorado. It is 5.6 miles long and gains 3,481 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary), it is closed to bikes. The nearest town is Ouray, Colorado, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- Dogs allowed
- No bikes
Bike access: Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Ouray, CO · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Ouray County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Uncompahgre National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Imported route
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Ouray Riverside Resort
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