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Highline Loop National Recreation Trail

Beginning Elevation:	11,600 Feet (3616.0 Meters)
Difficulty:	More Difficult
Length:	17.0 Miles (28.33 Kilometers)
Trail Number:	607B
Usage:	Light
USGS Maps:	La Plata, Orphan Butte, Wallace Ranch

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General Description

Several trails traverse the high country, including the Highline Loop National Recreational Trail. The trail travels 17.0 miles through mountain parks, aspen groves, and spruce/fir forest, and along alpine ridge tops above timberline. High elevation trail somewhat difficult to follow. Affords excellent views of Hermosa Creek.

Directions from Durango, Colorado: Take U.S. Highway 160 west of Durango for 11 miles to County Road #124 at Herperus. Turn right (north) here and travel through Mayday, following the La Plata River. This road becomes Forest Development Road #498 and the last 3 miles to Kennebec Pass are 4WD only.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Accessible: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend .

Current Conditions & Trip Reports

Beautiful ridge and valley trail. Long, and watch the weather. Updated: 2001-11-14 12:53:00.0

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Hiking & Walking	Highline Loop National Recreation Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding		Yes

Related Activities

Kroeger Campground - The campground is six miles up the canyon and shaded by a mixture of spruce, fir, aspen, and cottonwood. Expect cool nights during the summer at this elevation of 9,000 feet.

Snowslide Campground - Snowslide Campground sits 5 miles up La Plata Canyon from Highway 160. La Plata Canyon and its campgrounds are heavily used during the camping season.

Transfer Park Campground - Transfer Park Campground, at 8,600 feet, is a mile up the road from Florida Campground. The campground is 11 acres and offers cool settings under mixed conifers and small aspens.

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Visitor Information:

Columbine Ranger District, 367 South Pearl Street, P.O. Box 439 , Bayfield, CO, 81122, Phone: 970-884-2512, Fax: 970-884-2428, TTY: 970-884-1433

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