Contour Trail -> Canal Trail Loop
A beautiful loop hike accessible directly from the outskirts of Gunnison.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 7.3 km
- Ascent
- 69 m
- Descent
- 69 m
Hiking in Salida
Salida
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Hiking Routes in Salida
Bambi's -> Sawtooth Lollipop
A short but scenic hike in the far reaches of Hartman Rocks.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 130 m
- Descent
- 130 m
Hartman Rocks: Top of the World Loop
Hike along the elevated ridgeline with stunning views of the Gunnison Valley.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 383 m
- Descent
- 383 m
Hartman Rocks Loop
An easily-accessible loop at Hartman Rocks touring some of the best trails.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 378 m
- Descent
- 378 m
Boulder Lake via Fossil Ridge Trail
One of the most accessible hikes in the beautiful Fossil Ridge Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 636 m
- Descent
- 636 m
Signal Peak: Chicken Wing -> South Rim -> Duane's World Loop
A scenic loop deep in the Signal Peak trail system.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 319 m
- Descent
- 318 m
Gunnison River: Van Tuyl Access
A short, direct hike to the beautiful banks of the Gunnison River.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 5 m
Van Tuyl Loop
A beautiful gravel path through one of the most easily-accessible greenspaces adjacent to the town of Gunnison.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 19 m
- Descent
- 19 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Salida
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
The Heart of the Rockies: Chaffee County 14ers
16 routes · Hiking
Stunning Hikes to Alpine Lakes in Central Colorado
8 routes · Hiking
Discover the Top Breckenridge Hiking Trails
7 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Aspen, Colorado 14ers that Dare You to Climb Them
11 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Hike the High Rockies: Best Hikes in Salida, Colorado
16 routes · Hiking
Hike Through a Sea of Wildflowers in Idyllic Crested Butte
5 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
The Closest 14ers to Denver
3 routes · Hiking