Mount Nystrom
3.4 mi
Distance
1,385 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 50m
Est. Time
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Mount Nystrom unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,463 ft |
| High point | 3.1 mi | 3,862 ft |
| End | 3.4 mi | 3,831 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed May 1–Oct 31
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- 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:
- Winter Park, CO · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Grand County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Arapaho National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Imported route
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