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Lower Chutes & Ladders

2.5 (2 Ratings)
A simple and easy finish option for Chutes & Ladders.
2.8
mi
Distance
219
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Access Issues
This is a multi-use area. Please use caution when on the trails and be respectful of other users.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.78mi
Distance
219ft
Elevation Gain
541ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
5,588ft
High Point
5,182ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
After finishing the main part of Chutes & Ladders, you have a few options to get back to the parking area. This one is the longest and stays on the trail named Chutes & Ladders, but the character completely changes. This section is very smooth with no challenges. From the intersection of Vegetarian Loop, go left (downhill) for a while until you get to an unsigned Y intersection. Going right is a shortcut to the Edge Loop and the parking. Go left to stay on this trail. About a mile later you'll hit a road and fence. Go on the road for 50 feet and look for the trail to veer off the right along a fence line. Follow the fence line on the west side until you hit Edge Loop.

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Contributors
Nick Wilder