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Jackal Hut Via Ranch Creek

0.4 mi

Distance

112 ft

Elev. Gain

12m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Jackal Hut Via Ranch Creek trail is a short, 0.4-mile path located in the central Rocky Mountains of Colorado. With an elevation gain of 112 feet, this trail reaches a maximum elevation of 3,567 meters (about 11,700 feet). The trail starts at approximately 3,530 meters, offering a gentle ascent through a high-altitude, forested area typical of this region. The trail is unpaved, with a dirt surface, and is a one-way path leading to the Jackal Hut, a known backcountry shelter.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

high altitudepotential for snow and cold temperatures

Elevation Profile

Min:3,530 ft
Max:3,567 ft
37 ft
16 ft
3,530 ft3,542 ft3,554 ft3,567 ft0.0 mi0.1 mi0.2 mi0.3 mi0.4 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

Highlights

forest settingmountain views

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Imported route

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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

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