16.7 mi
Distance
2,205 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 59m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Picketwire Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail in Comanche National Grassland, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Otero County, Colorado. It is 17 miles long. The nearest town is La Junta, Colorado, about 21 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,412 ft |
| High point | 0.0 mi | 1,413 ft |
| End | 16.7 mi | 1,412 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- La Junta, CO · about 21 mi away
- County:
- Otero County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Comanche National Grassland · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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