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Crane Lake Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
South three miles are singletrack. Northern 1.2 miles are doubletrack.
3.2
mi
Distance
282
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family Friendly
Access Issues
Seasonal closures due to snow. Elevation at 10,200. Some people may have altitude issues. Some unlocked trail gates to be expected.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.18mi
Distance
282ft
Elevation Gain
124ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
10,257ft
High Point
10,020ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the southern trailhead, singletrack through meadows and tree stands. Skirts Flowing Park Reservoir to its south. Singletrack ends at Crane Lake, but trail continues another ~1.2 miles to intersect FS Road 109, on Crane Lake Road #109.1C. Some rocky stream crossings. Great overlook to the west into Kannah Creek drainage towards Grand Mesa, Bookcliffs and La Sals in UT.

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Contributors
neil jaquet