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Hike Trail

Pila de los Muchachos

4.0 (1 Rating)
A fun, steep and rough descent.
2
mi
Distance
107
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
This is a multi-use area, please respect other users. Bikes yield to hikers yield to horses.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.98mi
Distance
107ft
Elevation Gain
551ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
4,172ft
High Point
3,709ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Pila de los Muchachos descends steeply to begin. After the initial steeps, the route descends towards Arroyo Primera. This section is super fun and very scenic but there are several steep, loose and dangerous downhills, so pay close attention.

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Contributors
Leslie Kehmeier