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North Crestone Trail Loop

based on 7 tracks & routes #11 hike out of 57 in
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14.9 mi
Distance
7 hrs 8 min
Time
terrain
4,203 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult loop trail in Rio Grande National Forest.

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    ★★★★★

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    10 months, 3 weeks ago
    No lack of water, I went counterclockwise. Wet and cold until climbed into sunlight. Gorgeous meadows and open areas. Added Comanche peak to route. Nice views continued throughout. Multiple creek fordings and trail segments that water drainages
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    2 years, 1 month ago
    ★ ★ ★

Public Tracks

There are no published trips for this hike. There are 7 private trips.

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