7.2 mi
Distance
3,091 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 28m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Scarp Ridge to Mt. Emmons is a loop trail in Gunnison National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Gunnison County, Colorado. It is 7.2 miles long and gains 3,091 feet. The nearest town is Crested Butte, Colorado, about 6 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 | 3,246 ft |
| High point | 3.7 mi | 3,751 ft |
| End | 7.2 mi | 3,246 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Crested Butte, CO · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Gunnison County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Gunnison National Forest · 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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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Lake Irwin
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Kebler Pass Designated Dispersed
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Horse Ranch Park (dispersed)-paonia Rd
3.5 mi awayGunnison National Forest
Somerset, CO
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Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area
4.1 mi awayCrested Butte, CO
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