Cutthroat Trail
Hermosa Creek Special Management Area, La Plata County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Hermosa Creek Special Management Area, La Plata County, CO. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 12.4 mi (19.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,250 ft (381 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 35 min
- High point
- 9,787 ft (2,983 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Along the way
- Campsite 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Sig Creek Campground 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Cutthroat Trail
How long is Cutthroat Trail?
Cutthroat Trail is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 35 min. It climbs 1,250 ft (381 m) in total, up to a high point of 9,787 ft (2,983 m).
How hard is Cutthroat Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Cutthroat Trail?
Parking at the start. 1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Cutthroat Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Cutthroat Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (70% under trees).
What can you do on Cutthroat Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Cutthroat Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Cutthroat Trail
- West Cross Trail Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Hard · 8.1 mi (13 km)
- Hermosa Park Road Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Moderate · 11.6 mi (18.6 km)
- Corral Draw Trail Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Expert · 11.3 mi (18.2 km)
- Grassy Creek Gulch Road Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Easy · 2.8 mi (4.5 km)
- Hoody's Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Hard · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Ray's Ridge Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Hard · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- McCormarck's Maze Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Expert · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Siegele Street Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Hard · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap