Kilpacker Basin Trail
0.6 mi
Distance
522 ft
Elev. Gain
28m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Kilpacker Basin Trail is a point-to-point trail in Dolores County, Colorado. It is 0.6 miles long and gains 522 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Rico, Colorado, about 9 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,312 ft |
| End | 0.6 mi | 3,475 ft |
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:
- Rico, CO · about 9 mi away
- County:
- Dolores County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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