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North Fork French Creek Loop via Heizer Trail route map
Difficulty: ExpertLoop

North Fork French Creek Loop via Heizer Trail

Cascade, Colorado

13.4 mi

Distance

4,327 ft

Elev. Gain

6h 26m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

North Fork French Creek Loop via Heizer Trail is a loop trail in Pike National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in El Paso County, Colorado. It is 13 miles long and gains 4,327 feet. The nearest town is Cascade-Chipita Park, Colorado, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,281 ft
Max:2,886 ft
Gain:1,319 ft
Loss:1,319 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 2,281 ft and 2,886 ft across 13.4 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.2,281 ft2,483 ft2,684 ft2,886 ft0.0 mi3.4 mi6.7 mi10.1 mi13.4 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi2,289 ft
High point6.8 mi2,886 ft
End13.4 mi2,289 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

Where it is

Nearest town:
Cascade-Chipita Park, CO · about 2 mi away
County:
El Paso County, CO
Jurisdiction:
Pike National Forest · United States Forest Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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