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Colorado
12.7 mi
Distance
2,810 ft
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South Colony Road
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South Colony Road is a 13.9-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the San Juan National Forest's Gunnison Ranger District. The route features 2,810 feet of elevation gain, making it a moderately strenuous hike suitable for those with solid endurance. Managed by the San Juan National Forest, this trail offers access to the high country of southwestern Colorado. The out-and-back format means hikers can adjust their experience by turning around at any point before the full 13.9-mile distance. The trail's elevation gain is distributed across the route, providing steady climbing through varied terrain typical of the San Juan range. At its highest points, hikers can expect expansive views of the surrounding national forest landscape and peaks. South Colony Road is best suited for day hikes, with the full distance and elevation gain achievable in a single outing for experienced hikers. The trail's location within the Gunnison Ranger District places it in a region known for diverse alpine and subalpine ecosystems.
Sand Creek Basin
~9 min drive
<p>Sand Creek Basin is part of the alpine watershed of Great Sand Dunes National Preserve. A longer drive and hike is required to reach these lakes and peaks, but the mountain scenery is worth the effort. Check with a ranger for conditions before travel. Snow may block these t…
Comanche
~18 min drive
8.8 mi · Expert
Hidden Dune
~26 min drive
Hidden Dune is currently tied with Star Dune as the two tallest dunes in North America at 741 feet/225 m. Hidden Dune is named for its remote location in the dunefield, where it is not visible from most of the main visitor day use areas. It is even hidden from much of the high…
High Dune on First Ridge
~29 min drive
The high dune on the first ridge is neither the highest in elevation nor the tallest in the dunefield, but it looks that way from the main parking lot. This is the most common destination in the dunefield, providing a great view of the entire dunefield. It is about 692 feet (2…
Star Dune
~30 min drive
Star Dune is currently tied with Hidden Dune as the two tallest dunes in North America. It is a majestic dune now measuring 741 feet (225 m) from base to summit. While it can be hiked from the summit of High Dune on First Ridge, it's more direct, and less up and down, to acces…
Marble Mtn.
~5 min drive
3.7 mi · Moderate
North Colony
~5 min drive
6.2 mi · Expert
Music Pass
~8 min drive
2.3 mi · Easy
Macey
~9 min drive
7.4 mi · Expert
South Colony
~10 min drive
4.3 mi · Easy
