Tunnel Lake Trail
5.1 mi
Distance
823 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 7m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Tunnel Lake Trail is a point-to-point trail in San Isabel National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Chaffee County, Colorado. It is 5.1 miles long and gains 823 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Pitkin, Colorado, about 6 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 | 3,529 ft |
| High point | 1.7 mi | 3,751 ft |
| End | 5.1 mi | 3,374 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, 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
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Pitkin, CO · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Chaffee County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- San Isabel National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Campgrounds near this trail


Alpine Tunnel Trailhead Dispersed
2.3 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
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Hancock Ghost Town Dispersed
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Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
Gunnison National Forest Quartz Campground
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