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San Luis Peak route map
EasyOut and Back
Gunnison National Forest/Colorado

San Luis Peak

12.9 mi

Distance

3,566 ft

Elev. Gain

Out & Back

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

San Luis Peak Trail, located in the Gunnison National Forest in Colorado, offers a challenging hike with an elevation gain of 1,087 meters (3,566 feet) and a maximum elevation of 4,274 meters (14,022 feet). This out-and-back trail spans approximately 12.9 miles and features high-altitude terrain typical of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The trail provides opportunities to experience alpine environments and potentially offers scenic views of the surrounding peaks.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh altitude

Elevation Profile

Min:3,195 ft
Max:4,274 ft
1,087 ft
8 ft
3,195 ft3,554 ft3,914 ft4,274 ft0.0 mi1.6 mi3.2 mi4.8 mi6.4 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

SummerFall

Highlights

alpine environment

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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