Park · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Colorado

Best hikes in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests

The 30 best of 52 trails in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Colorado, ranked by route quality.

Trails
52
Easy
39
Moderate
9
Hard
4

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Top trails

  1. Ouray Perimeter Trail Hard · 7.4 mi (11.9 km) · Elevation Gain 1,673 ft (510 m) · 3 hr 15 min
  2. Uncompahgre River Walk Loop Easy · 4.2 mi (6.7 km) · Elevation Gain 125 ft (38 m) · 1 hr 25 min
  3. Lupine Trail Hard · 7.2 mi (11.6 km) · Elevation Gain 942 ft (287 m) · 2 hr 50 min
  4. Snowshoe and Bike Trail Easy · 4 mi (6.4 km) · Elevation Gain 82 ft (25 m) · 2 hr 10 min
  5. Baby Bathtubs Trial Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km) · Elevation Gain 190 ft (58 m) · 15 min
  6. Irwin Lake Trail Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km) · Elevation Gain 354 ft (108 m) · 45 min
  7. Valley Floor Easy · 2.7 mi (4.3 km) · Elevation Gain 102 ft (31 m) · 55 min
  8. Woods Walk Easy · 3 mi (4.8 km) · Elevation Gain 112 ft (34 m) · 1 hr
  9. Telluride Bike Path Easy · 4.1 mi (6.6 km) · Elevation Gain 72 ft (22 m) · 25 min
  10. Teddy's Trail Moderate · 5.3 mi (8.5 km) · Elevation Gain 741 ft (226 m) · 2 hr 5 min
  11. Uncompahgre River Walk Loop Easy · 4.2 mi (6.7 km) · Elevation Gain 125 ft (38 m) · 25 min
  12. Mount Crested Butte Rec. Path Easy · 2.5 mi (4.1 km) · Elevation Gain 374 ft (114 m) · 20 min
  13. Upper Valley Floor Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km) · Elevation Gain 66 ft (20 m) · 20 min
  14. Cornet Creek Trail Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km) · Elevation Gain 180 ft (55 m) · 10 min
  15. Fire Cracker Hill Trail Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km) · Elevation Gain 161 ft (49 m) · 10 min
  16. "Gnome Land" Trail Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km) · Elevation Gain 207 ft (63 m) · 15 min
  17. Taylor Divide Trail Easy · 2.6 mi (4.1 km) · Elevation Gain 240 ft (73 m) · 55 min
  18. Fellin Park Path Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m)
  19. Pooch's Paradise Easy · 3.6 mi (5.9 km) · Elevation Gain 98 ft (30 m) · 50 min
  20. Awakening Trail Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km) · Elevation Gain 226 ft (69 m) · 15 min
  21. Lower Westside Cutoff Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km) · Elevation Gain 46 ft (14 m) · 10 min
  22. 5th Ave Connector Trail Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km) · Elevation Gain 266 ft (81 m) · 20 min
  23. Union Canyon Trail 99631 Easy · 5.1 mi (8.2 km) · Elevation Gain 472 ft (144 m) · 30 min
  24. Smith Hill Road Easy · 4.3 mi (7 km) · Elevation Gain 712 ft (217 m) · 25 min
  25. Tincup Gulch Road Easy · 4.6 mi (7.4 km) · Elevation Gain 1,017 ft (310 m) · 30 min
  26. Teaser Trail Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) · Elevation Gain 194 ft (59 m) · 15 min
  27. Tomichi Creek Road Easy · 2.9 mi (4.7 km) · Elevation Gain 387 ft (118 m) · 20 min
  28. Cumberland Pass Spur F Road Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km) · Elevation Gain 354 ft (108 m) · 10 min
  29. Uncompahgre River Walk Easy · 2.6 mi (4.2 km) · Elevation Gain 72 ft (22 m) · 35 min
  30. Recreation Path Easy · 3.6 mi (5.8 km) · Elevation Gain 272 ft (83 m) · 55 min

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Questions about Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests

How many trails are in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests?

GoTrails lists 52 trails in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Colorado: 39 easy, 9 moderate and 4 hard or expert.

What are the best hikes in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests?

Top picks on GoTrails: Ouray Perimeter Trail, Uncompahgre River Walk Loop, Lupine Trail, Snowshoe and Bike Trail, and Baby Bathtubs Trial.

What are some easy hikes in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests?

Easy picks: Uncompahgre River Walk Loop, Snowshoe and Bike Trail, Baby Bathtubs Trial, Irwin Lake Trail, and Valley Floor.

What are the hardest hikes in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests?

For a challenge: Ouray Perimeter Trail and Lupine Trail.

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