Wetterhorn Basin Trail
1.5 mi
Distance
108 ft
Elev. Gain
33m
Est. Time
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Wetterhorn Basin Trail is a trail in Uncompahgre National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Ouray County, Colorado. It is 1.5 miles long and gains 108 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is closed to bikes. The nearest town is Ouray, Colorado, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- Dogs on leash
- No bikes
Bike access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- 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:
- Ouray, CO · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Ouray County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Uncompahgre National Forest · United States Forest Service
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