Pawnee Pass
5.4 mi
Distance
1,430 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 32m
Est. Time
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Pawnee Pass 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 | 3,382 ft |
| High point | 2.1 mi | 3,822 ft |
| End | 5.4 mi | 3,060 ft |
Trail Details
- Dogs on leash
- No bikes
- No horses
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, 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:
- Ward, CO · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Boulder County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Roosevelt National Forest · United States Forest Service
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