West Cross 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
- 8.1 mi (13 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,929 ft (588 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 35 min
- High point
- 10,600 ft (3,231 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about West Cross Trail
How long is West Cross Trail?
West Cross Trail is 8.1 mi (13 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 35 min. It climbs 1,929 ft (588 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,600 ft (3,231 m).
How hard is West Cross Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is West Cross Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (78% under trees).
What can you do on West Cross Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for West Cross 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 West Cross Trail
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- Corral Draw Trail Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Expert · 11.3 mi (18.2 km)
- Hermosa Park Road Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Moderate · 11.6 mi (18.6 km)
- Big Lick Trail Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Expert · 10.5 mi (17 km)
- Big Bend Trail Hermosa Creek Wilderness · Expert · 10.8 mi (17.3 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)
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