Cutover

Managing agency

Pike-San Isabel NF — San Carlos RD

Cutover is a 2.5-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near Colorado, managed by Pike-San Isabel National Forest's San Carlos Ranger District. The hike features 929 feet of elevation gain, making it a moderately challenging route suitable for hikers seeking a workout on a shorter trail. The out-and-back format allows hikers to turn around at their preferred point, providing flexibility in total distance covered. This trail is situated within Pike-San Isabel National Forest, one of Colorado's major public lands offering diverse recreational opportunities across varied terrain and elevations. The elevation gain is distributed across the 2.5-mile distance, creating a steady climb throughout the hike. The managed status of this trail through the National Forest Service indicates maintained conditions and established route markers. Hikers should come prepared for moderate exertion given the elevation gain relative to distance. As with all National Forest trails in Colorado, weather conditions can change rapidly, particularly at higher elevations, so appropriate gear and awareness of current conditions are recommended before heading out.