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Outback Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A mix of singletrack and slickrock.
1.3
mi
Distance
158
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Less Crowded
Access Issues
Closed until May 15 for Sage Grouse habitat.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.33mi
Distance
158ft
Elevation Gain
96ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
8,321ft
High Point
8,200ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Outback is a fun trail that includes a mix of singletrack and slickrock with some interesting moves and sections. It is one of the Southern most trails at Hartman Rocks which also means you won't see as many people since it's a bit farther from the trailheads. If you're starting from the end of Enchanted Forest, stay straight on the singletrack which will turn to doubletrack for a short section before turning back into singletrack. Wind your way through singletrack and short slickrock sections. At times it might remind you of hiking more akin to Moab than Colorado. Near the end the trail turns back into doubletrack before ending at Road 3575.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Adam Kagy