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| Green Mountain Trail |
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Length:
5 Miles
Usage:
Heavy
Trail Number:
#719
Recommended Season:
Summer to Fall
USGS Maps:
Grand Mesa/Leon Peak/Chalk Mtn
Ending Elevation:
9,780 Feet
Elevation Gain:
220 Feet
Difficulty:
Moderate
Beginning Elevation:
10,000 Feet
Length:
18 Miles
Length:
7 Miles
Reservation:
No
From Cedaredge, The Green Mountain Trail begins north of Cedaredge, off Highway 65 and Forest Road 123, near Ryan Reservoir, south of Eggleston Lake. The Green Mtn trail has 3 termination points. The first segment, 5 miles, stops at Surface Creek Road #125.1. The second 2 miles starts on Road #125.1 and intercepts the Marcott Road #127.1. The trail starts again a short distance east on the Marcott Road continuing east 6 miles to Leroux Creek Road. #128.1.
Location Information
This trail can be used either as a day use or for a comfortable two day hike. Scenery is the highlight of this trail with the Cedaredge Valley below, the San Juan Mountains to the south and the West Elk Range to the east. The aspen trees provide autumn hiking beauty. This trail is for hiker, horse, and motorized vehicles under 40".
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