Recreation Path
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison County, CO. Cross-country skiing & Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 3.6 mi (5.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 272 ft (83 m)
- Est. Time
- 55 min
- High point
- 9,098 ft (2,773 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Recreation Path
How long is Recreation Path?
Recreation Path is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) long. Most people take about 55 min. It climbs 272 ft (83 m) in total, up to a high point of 9,098 ft (2,773 m).
How hard is Recreation Path?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Recreation Path?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Recreation Path?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Recreation Path shaded?
No shade: full sun.
Can you bring a dog on Recreation Path?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Recreation Path?
Best for Cross-country skiing. Also: Road & touring bike. Shared with bikes. Surface: paved.
Where can you eat near Recreation Path?
Food, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Handlebar, 0.5 mi (0.8 km).
Is this a good week for Recreation Path?
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.
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- Gulch Connector Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests · Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km)
- Skyland CC Gunnison County · Moderate · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- Old Ditch Trail Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.7 km)
- Middle Earth Gunnison National Forest · Moderate · 1 mi (1.6 km)
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