Navajo Ridge Trail
West Elk Wilderness, Gunnison County, CO
Out-and-back trail in West Elk Wilderness, Gunnison County, CO. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 5.4 mi (8.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,594 ft (486 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 30 min
- High point
- 9,012 ft (2,747 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Navajo Ridge Trail
How long is Navajo Ridge Trail?
Navajo Ridge Trail is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 30 min. It climbs 1,594 ft (486 m) in total, up to a high point of 9,012 ft (2,747 m).
How hard is Navajo Ridge Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Navajo Ridge Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (83% under trees).
What can you do on Navajo Ridge Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses.
Is this a good week for Navajo Ridge 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 Navajo Ridge Trail
- Through Line Trail 860 West Elk Wilderness · Expert · 13.1 mi (21 km)
- Through Line Trailhead Spur Road Gunnison National Forest · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.3 km)
- Little Robinson Trail 850 Gunnison National Forest · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.8 km)
- Peter Creek Trail 856 West Elk Wilderness · Hard · 4.3 mi (7 km)
- Robinson Creek Trail West Elk Wilderness · Hard · 5.6 mi (9.1 km)
- Coal Basin Trail 859 West Elk Wilderness · Hard · 5.4 mi (8.6 km)
- Kaufman Creek Trail West Elk Wilderness · Expert · 10.8 mi (17.4 km)
- Little Robinson Trail West Elk Wilderness · Hard · 7.5 mi (12.1 km)
More hikes in West Elk Wilderness
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