Whipple Mountain Trail
6.3 mi
Distance
2,362 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 17m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Whipple Mountain Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,839 ft |
| High point | 5.2 mi | 3,525 ft |
| End | 6.3 mi | 3,241 ft |
Trail Details
- Dogs on leash
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), 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
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mountain Village, CO · about 2 mi away
- County:
- San Miguel County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Uncompahgre National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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