Near Yellow Dot Trail (#357.2A)
High peaks of the continental divide in the distance

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Yellow Dot Trail (#357.2A)

3.5 (2 Ratings)
Part of the Dots Loop accessed from the West Magnolia parking area.
0.7
mi
Distance
88
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.74mi
Distance
88ft
Elevation Gain
278ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
8,722ft
High Point
8,443ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting at the end of the Blue Dot Trail (#606.1), continue in either direction to make a quite pleasant loop. It is a quiet area out there though you may see some mountain bikers on the trails. There are several offshoots that are not mapped but worth exploring. There is one offshoot that leads to signed private property. Please respect the signage. Several rocky outcrops provide some nice views of the alpine Indian Peaks. Return to the car via the Blue Dot Trail (#606.1) after hiking the Red Dot Trail (#357.2B).

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