10.5 mi
Distance
1,427 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 50m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
The Castles Trail is an out-and-back trail in San Isabel National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Chaffee County, Colorado. It is 11 miles long and gains 1,427 feet. The nearest town is Johnson Village, Colorado, about 5 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 | 2,656 ft |
| High point | 5.2 mi | 2,815 ft |
| End | 10.5 mi | 2,656 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Johnson Village, CO · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Chaffee County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- San Isabel 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
Co Rd 306 Dispersed Camping
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Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
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4.2 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
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Dispersed Site near 38.8638, -105.9362
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