Near Radio Tower #1
Aspen tunnel.
Near Radio Tower #1
Looking north towards Missionary Ridge.
Near Radio Tower #1
Views to the south.
Near Radio Tower #1
A scenic spot for lunch!

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Radio Tower #1

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Doubletrack to the radio tower overlooking the Animas Valley.
1.7
mi
Distance
227
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.69mi
Distance
227ft
Elevation Gain
478ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
9,429ft
High Point
8,976ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From FS 071, go left on the first dirt road and ascend steeply to a gate. Once through the gate you'll descend slightly before a last small bit of uphill to the road's high point. From there it is all downhill (though gradual) to the radio tower. There is no further access from the end of this road, so your only option is to return the way that you came.

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