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Hogback Trail

2.0 (2 Ratings)
This gentle trail offers great wildflower viewing.
2.2
mi
Distance
405
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Fall ColorsLess CrowdedWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
This trail is for use by Ken Caryl residents only.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.22mi
Distance
405ft
Elevation Gain
225ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
6,215ft
High Point
5,918ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting at the parking area at the entrance to the Ken Caryl Valley, the Hogback Trail is the start to a network of over 35 miles of trails throughout the Ken Caryl Valley. This gentle trail climbs gradually between the Dakota and Lyons Hogback mountains, offering a wonderful feeling of isolation.

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October 10, 2025
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