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OSM map layer · LineString
38.03, -107.63 · rel 18142191
38.03, -107.63 · rel 18142191
Horsethief Trial
22,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Colorado · 38.03°N ·
107.63°W
22,6km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
17
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× summit
Bridge of Heaven
viewpoint ·
on the route
22,4 km
99%
Cascade Mountain
summit ·
260 m off route
22,4 km
99%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Horsethief Trial is 22.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Horsethief Trial takes approximately 5h 38min to complete.
No, Horsethief Trial is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Horsethief Trial starts near coordinates 38.0573, -107.6662.
Horsethief Trial is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Horsethief Trial is maintained and managed by USFS Ouray Ranger District.
Yes, Horsethief Trial is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.