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Colorado
10.6 mi
Distance
255 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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Why you'll love it
North Fork 47
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North Fork 47 is a 10.5 mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, specifically within the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. The trail features a modest elevation gain of 255 feet, making it accessible for hikers of varying ability levels. The out-and-back format means hikers will travel 5.25 miles to the turnaround point before retracing their route, giving visitors flexibility to shorten or extend their experience as desired. The trail is managed by the US Forest Service through the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, ensuring maintenance and adherence to recreation standards. This route offers a moderate day hike option in the Colorado backcountry, suitable for those seeking a less strenuous option while still enjoying forest and mountain scenery characteristic of the Medicine Bow-Routt area.
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Atkinson
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Tabeguache (25 Mesa)
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Coal Creek
~17 min drive
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Lower Bench
~19 min drive
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Blue Creek
~23 min drive
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Bunch Ground
~27 min drive
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Coal Bank
~29 min drive
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Old Transfer
~30 min drive
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