This information is a public record of the 1979 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Highline Loop

USDA Forest Service Backcountry Trail

Length
17 miles
Elevation Gain
--
Route Type
Loop

The trail travels 17.0 miles through mountain parks, aspen groves, and spruce/fir forest, and along alpine ridge tops above timberline.

San Juan National Forest. Photo by USFS.

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Location: In San Juan NF, NW of Durango at Kennebec Pass.

States: Colorado
Counties: Montezuma

Several trails traverse the high country, including the Highline Loop National Recreational Trail. The trail travels 17.0 miles through mountain parks, aspen groves, and spruce/fir forest, and along alpine ridge tops above timberline. It is a high elevation trail that is somewhat difficult to follow. Excellent views of Hermosa Creek can be seen from the trail.

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Allowed Uses:

Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking

Other Activities

Camping

Public Contact

Darren Uptain
San Juan National Forest
Dolores Ranger District
Dolores, CO 81323
[email protected] • (970) 882-7296
www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sanjuan/about-forest/districts/?cid=stelprdb

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More Details

Elevation (low): 9000
Elevation (high): 12000
Elevation (cumulative): --

Part of a Trail System? No
Surface (primary): Paved
Surfaces (additional): Rock, boulders, Rock, smooth, Soil

Tread Width (average): 18"
Tread Width (minimum): --
Running length (minimum): --

Tread Grade (average, percent): 12
Tread Grade (maximum): 20
Running length (maximum): --

Cross-slope (average, percent): --
Cross-slope (maximum): --
Running length (maximum): --

Certified as an NRT
Nov 15, 1979

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