Middle Thompson Trail
4.7 mi
Distance
2,028 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 23m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Middle Thompson Trail is a point-to-point trail in Pitkin County, Colorado. It is 4.7 miles long and gains 2,028 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Carbondale, Colorado, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,444 ft |
| End | 4.7 mi | 3,068 ft |
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
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Carbondale, CO · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Pitkin County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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North Thompson Road
South Thompson Creek Road
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South Thompson Creek Road
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