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Colorado
20.7 mi
Distance
3,288 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Pike and San Isabel National Forests
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Bartlett
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The Bartlett Trail is a 10.3-mile loop in Colorado's San Juan National Forest, managed by the Gunnison Ranger District. This route gains 3,288 feet of elevation, making it a moderately strenuous option for hikers seeking a full-day adventure. Located near Colorado, the trail offers a complete loop experience, allowing hikers to return to their starting point without retracing their steps. The elevation gain is distributed throughout the route, providing steady climbing opportunities with varied terrain typical of San Juan National Forest. As part of the National Forest system, the Bartlett Trail benefits from professional maintenance and management by the Gunnison Ranger District. The loop format makes it accessible for hikers who prefer circular routes over out-and-back hikes, and the 10-plus mile distance appeals to intermediate to experienced hikers looking for a substantial backcountry experience. The San Juan National Forest setting provides typical high country characteristics, though specific features and scenic highlights should be confirmed with current conditions from the managing ranger district before planning your visit.
Lake Shore Ada
~13 min drive
0.6 mi · Easy
Lakeshore
~13 min drive
1.8 mi · Easy
Mtn. Park
~20 min drive
2.3 mi · Easy
Mosca Pass
~49 min drive
<p>Just above the dunefield are forests of aspen, pine, fir, and spruce. The easiest hiking access to forest in the national park is in Mosca Pass, on the Montville Nature Trail and Mosca Pass Trail. On these trails, you are walking in the footsteps of Pleistocene mammoth hunt…
Sand Creek Basin
~49 min drive
<p>Sand Creek Basin is part of the alpine watershed of Great Sand Dunes National Preserve. A longer drive and hike is required to reach these lakes and peaks, but the mountain scenery is worth the effort. Check with a ranger for conditions before travel. Snow may block these t…
Hidden Dune
~50 min drive
Hidden Dune is currently tied with Star Dune as the two tallest dunes in North America at 741 feet/225 m. Hidden Dune is named for its remote location in the dunefield, where it is not visible from most of the main visitor day use areas. It is even hidden from much of the high…
Ute
~50 min drive
6.8 mi · Hard
High Dune on First Ridge
~50 min drive
The high dune on the first ridge is neither the highest in elevation nor the tallest in the dunefield, but it looks that way from the main parking lot. This is the most common destination in the dunefield, providing a great view of the entire dunefield. It is about 692 feet (2…
Zapata
~51 min drive
3.7 mi · Hard
Lily Lake
~52 min drive
6.6 mi · Easy
