Near Carbon Junction Trail
Looking towards the southwest from the end of the Carbon Junction Trail.
Near Carbon Junction Trail
Pautsky point in the far distance.
Near Carbon Junction Trail
La Platas visible from South Rim Trail.
Near Carbon Junction Trail
Huge pretty meadow as viewed from Carbon Junction trail.

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Carbon Junction Trail

3.0 (4 Ratings)
Nice swooping singletrack with exciting switchbacks as you come off the ridge.
1.4
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Access Issues
Grandview Ridge trails are subject to conditional winter wildlife closures. Call the BLM Tres Rios Field Office for the latest info: (970) 882-7296

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.38mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
370ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
6,830ft
High Point
6,459ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail climbs up from the parking area on a series of switchbacks. Before long you come to a huge meadow. The trail skirts the southwest edge of the meadow before entering a more treed area with dry ravines. The trail surface is loose and rocky in some areas of former doubletrack and other areas are smooth singletrack. There are several parking spaces and a sign board with map at the trailhead.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
John Geronimo