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South Fork Saguache

5.6 mi

Distance

1,841 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 47m

Est. Time

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The South Fork Saguache Trail is a challenging 5.6-mile out-and-back path situated in Colorado's rugged landscape. With an elevation gain of 1,841 feet, this dirt trail leads you through high-altitude terrain reaching a maximum elevation of 3,687 meters (12,097 feet). The trail’s starting elevation is 3,128 meters (10,262 feet), indicating a significant climb that rewards hikers with expansive views of the surrounding area and possibly encounters with alpine flora and fauna.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh altitude

Elevation Profile

Min:3,128 ft
Max:3,687 ft
564 ft
182 ft
3,128 ft3,314 ft3,501 ft3,687 ft0.0 mi1.4 mi2.8 mi4.2 mi5.6 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

Highlights

mountainous terrain

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Imported route

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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