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Colorado
8.9 mi
Distance
1,921 ft
Gain
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Inside White River National Forest
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Broken Rib
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Broken Rib is a 4.5-mile loop trail located in Colorado near the San Carlos Ranger District within Pike-San Isabel National Forest. The route gains 1,921 feet of elevation over its course, offering a moderate hiking experience with sustained climbing throughout the loop. The trail is managed by Pike-San Isabel National Forest's San Carlos Ranger District, which maintains it as part of the region's recreational trail system. The loop format allows hikers to return to their starting point without retracing the same path, making it a popular option for those seeking a complete circuit hike. The combination of distance and elevation gain creates a moderately challenging hike suitable for hikers with some experience navigating elevation change. The trail's location within Pike-San Isabel National Forest provides access to the forest's natural landscape and ecological features typical of Colorado's mountainous terrain. This loop trail offers a half-day hiking option for visitors to the San Carlos Ranger District area.
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