Hughes Ditch Headgate Trail
0.2 mi
Distance
4m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
About This Trail
Hughes Ditch Headgate Trail is a point-to-point trail in Uncompahgre National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in San Miguel County, Colorado. It is 0.2 miles long. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Placerville, Colorado, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- Dogs allowed
- 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
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Placerville, CO · about 8 mi away
- County:
- San Miguel County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Uncompahgre National Forest · United States Forest Service
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