Steel Canyon Trail
Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, Saguache County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, Saguache County, CO. Hiking.
- Distance
- 5.6 mi (9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,195 ft (669 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 55 min
- High point
- 11,696 ft (3,565 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Steel Canyon Trail
How long is Steel Canyon Trail?
Steel Canyon Trail is 5.6 mi (9 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 55 min. It climbs 2,195 ft (669 m) in total, up to a high point of 11,696 ft (3,565 m).
How hard is Steel Canyon Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Steel Canyon Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (97% under trees).
What can you do on Steel Canyon Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Steel Canyon 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 Steel Canyon Trail
- Black Canyon Trail Sangre de Cristo Wilderness · Expert · 17.7 mi (28.5 km)
- Orient Mine Trail Black Canyon Wilderness Study Area · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Hot Springs Canyon Trail Sangre de Cristo Wilderness · Hard · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Hot Springs Trail Rio Grande National Forest · Moderate · 2.4 mi (3.8 km)
- Hot Springs Trail Rio Grande National Forest · Hard · 4.9 mi (7.8 km)
- Garner Trail Sangre de Cristo Wilderness · Expert · 11.4 mi (18.4 km)
- Hayden Pass Road Rio Grande National Forest · Moderate · 5.7 mi (9.1 km)
- Major Trail Sangre de Cristo Wilderness · Expert · 14.2 mi (22.9 km)
More hikes in Sangre de Cristo Wilderness
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