Shady Trail
3.8 mi
Distance
591 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 19m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Shady Trail is a point-to-point trail in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It is 3.8 miles long and gains 591 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is South Fork, Colorado, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,312 ft |
| High point | 3.2 mi | 3,490 ft |
| End | 3.8 mi | 3,445 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- South Fork, CO · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Rio Grande County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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