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Paso Picacho Nature Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Easy trail at Paso Picacho day use area
0.3
mi
Distance
12
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.33mi
Distance
12ft
Elevation Gain
27ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
4,856ft
High Point
4,822ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is almost a loop, starting and ending at opposite ends of the day-use picnic area of Paso Picacho Campground. The trail is a nearly flat, singletrack path. The restored self-guided nature trail gives a brief overview of the role of change in nature.

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Contributors
Austin Mroczek