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Sanford Trail to Timberline Trail route map
DifficultPoint to Point

Sanford Trail to Timberline Trail

Almont, Colorado

9.2 mi

Distance

2,740 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 19m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Sanford Trail to Timberline Trail is a challenging 9.2-mile (14,806 meters) point-to-point trail located in the Gunnison National Forest near Almont, Colorado. This route showcases the rugged beauty of the Colorado high country, with an elevation gain of 2,740 feet (835 meters). Hikers will experience a significant altitude change as they traverse from a minimum elevation of 2,945 meters to a maximum of 3,695 meters. Given its remote location and high elevation, this trail offers solitude and expansive views of the surrounding wilderness.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh altitude

Elevation Profile

Min:2,945 ft
Max:3,695 ft
835 ft
481 ft
2,945 ft3,195 ft3,445 ft3,695 ft0.0 mi2.3 mi4.6 mi6.9 mi9.2 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Point to Point
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

Highlights

mountain views

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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