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Routt National Forest/Colorado

Nipple Peak

6.8 mi

Distance

1,457 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 59m

Est. Time

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Nipple Peak trail, located at a latitude of 40.8643347 and a longitude of -107.0680391, offers a challenging hike of approximately 6.8 miles. With an elevation gain of 1,457 feet, this out-and-back trail provides hikers with a strenuous workout. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 2,937 meters, making it a potentially demanding trek for those not acclimated to higher altitudes. Given its dirt surface, the trail can become slippery or challenging under certain weather conditions.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,546 ft
Max:2,937 ft
462 ft
457 ft
2,546 ft2,676 ft2,806 ft2,937 ft0.0 mi1.7 mi3.4 mi5.1 mi6.8 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

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Best Seasons

SummerFall

Highlights

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

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