Matchless Trail
0.5 mi
Distance
79 ft
Elev. Gain
12m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Matchless Trail is a point-to-point trail in Gunnison National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Gunnison County, Colorado. It is 0.5 miles long and gains 79 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, about 17 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 | 3,335 ft |
| High point | 0.4 mi | 3,352 ft |
| End | 0.5 mi | 3,351 ft |
Trail Details
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
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mount Crested Butte, CO · about 17 mi away
- County:
- Gunnison County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Gunnison National Forest · United States Forest Service
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