
1.8 mi
Distance
223 ft
Elev. Gain
39m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Slate River Snowshoe Trail is a loop trail in Gunnison National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Gunnison County, Colorado. It is 1.8 miles long and gains 223 feet. The nearest town is Crested Butte, Colorado, about 1 mile 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 | 2,736 ft |
| High point | 1.3 mi | 2,749 ft |
| End | 1.8 mi | 2,736 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 1 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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Campgrounds near this trail

Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area
2.5 mi awayCrested Butte, CO
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Washington Gulch Dispersed Camping
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