Near Dillon Pinnacles Trail Out and Back
Pinnacles
Near Dillon Pinnacles Trail Out and Back
Dillon Pinnacles rise out of the trail - Curecanti NRA. with permission from eliot_garvin

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Dillon Pinnacles Trail Out and Back

4.0 (5 Ratings)
An easy access hike next to the reservoir.
3.8
mi
Distance
476
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Regional Classic
A must do route for the area handpicked by local experts.
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.84mi
Distance
476ft
Elevation Gain
476ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
7,859ft
High Point
7,527ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Start at the parking lot near where the bridge lands on the north side of the reservoir. Follow the mellow trail for two miles until it reaches the Dillon Pinnacles rock formation.
History & Background
This rock is part of a very fragile sedimentary rock formation found in many places in this region, called West Elk Breccia. It was likely formed by a large volcanic debris avalanche.

Route Conditions

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