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Colorado
3.7 mi
Distance
544 ft
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Inside Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
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Sawtooth
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Sawtooth is a 1.8-mile loop trail located in Colorado near the town of Colorado within Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest, managed by the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. The trail gains 544 feet in elevation, making it a moderate hike suitable for those seeking a shorter outing with some climbing. The loop format allows hikers to experience varied terrain and scenery without retracing their steps. This trail is maintained by the US Forest Service through the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, ensuring regular upkeep and trail management. The relatively compact distance and elevation gain make Sawtooth accessible for hikers of various fitness levels looking to explore the natural features of the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest. The area offers typical high country landscape characteristic of north-central Colorado's national forest lands.
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