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Devil's Elbow

4.3 (7 Ratings)
A nice little loop with some great views on flat-ish terrain.
0.9
mi
Distance
147
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.94mi
Distance
147ft
Elevation Gain
225ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
7,691ft
High Point
7,549ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
There's a good amount of shade and the trail is fairly level, so this makes a nice place to add some miles to your hike. Once you're on the loop (after the lollipop section), there is a short climb and then some nice opportunities for scenic views of the mountains.

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