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| Powderhorn Lakes Trail #460 |
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Recommended Season:
Summer to Fall
Trail Number:
#460
Usage:
Light
Difficulty:
Moderate
Beginning Elevation:
9,000 Feet
Length:
13 Miles
Reservation:
No
From Lake City, Take Hwy 149 south 10 miles. Turn onto Forest Road #788 at the Slumgullion campground turnoff. Drive about 12 miles to Mineral Creek. A sign on the left marks the trail.
Location Information
Access to Powderhorn Primitive Area, a flat, high elevation, alpine tundra ecosystem offering expansive views of the San Juan and La Garita Mountain Ranges. Herds of elk are common sights at the upper end of the trail.
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