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Hike Trail

Nighthorse Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
1.1
mi
Distance
31
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Access Issues
Winter closure of recreation area from Nov. 13 to Mar. 31: The federally required seasonal closure of Lake Nighthorse is to protect critical winter wildlife habitat.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.09mi
Distance
31ft
Elevation Gain
28ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
6,924ft
High Point
6,891ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point

Route Conditions

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