9.8 mi
Distance
2,556 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 10m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Thunder Pass via American Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail in Routt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Jackson County, Colorado. It is 9.8 miles long and gains 2,556 feet. The nearest town is Grand Lake, Colorado, about 17 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 | 3,004 ft |
| High point | 4.8 mi | 3,491 ft |
| End | 9.8 mi | 3,004 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:
- Grand Lake, CO · about 17 mi away
- County:
- Jackson County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Routt 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
Ranger Lakes Campground - State Forest State Park
4.5 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Walden, CO
State Forest Reservable
Chambers Lake Campground
6.5 mi awayRoosevelt National Forest
Bellvue, CO
Check official pricing51 sitesReservable TentRV Popular No Service
South Fork Trailhead
6.6 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Walden, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operator
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