Echo Canyon

4.9 mi

Distance

1,201 ft

Gain

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What we do know

Inside Pike and San Isabel National Forests
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No access route mapped
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Out & back

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Echo Canyon

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Elevation & route

Distance: 4.9 mi
Elevation gain: 1,201 ft

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Permits & access

Managing agency: San Juan NF — Columbine RD (East)

About this trail

Echo Canyon is a 4.9-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near Colorado, managed by the San Juan National Forest's Columbine Ranger District (East). The route features 1,201 feet of elevation gain, making it a moderate hiking option. This out-and-back format allows hikers to turn back at any point along the route, providing flexibility for different fitness levels and time constraints. The elevation gain is spread across the 4.9-mile distance, creating a steady ascent rather than steep pitches. The trail falls under the management of the San Juan National Forest, which encompasses diverse ecosystems and landscapes across southwestern Colorado. The Columbine Ranger District oversees recreation and conservation efforts in the eastern portion of the national forest. Echo Canyon is suitable for hikers seeking a moderate-distance outing with meaningful elevation gain. The out-and-back nature means the total round-trip distance is approximately 9.8 miles for those completing the full route.