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2.6 miles
Distance
488 ft
Climb
-253 ft
Descent
01:21:05
Avg time
235 ft
Altitude change
7,867 ft
Altitude min
8,311 ft
Altitude max
8,019 ft
Altitude start
8,253 ft
Altitude end
1.716%
Grade
-74.949%
Grade max
15.892%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4,961 ft
Distance down
342 ft
Distance flat
01:21:05
Avg time
Deadhorse Trail Details
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Riding AreaBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Montrose, Colorado -
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Local Popularity5 in Hiking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
This trail offers good views of Deadhorse gulch and East Portal on the Gunnison River, as well as good birding.
Walk a few yards east from Kneeling Camel Overlook to a spur road that leads to the old Ranger Station. The trail, actually an old service road, begins here. After 3/4 of a mile the road passes a stock pond. This pond is fed by one of the few springs found on the rim of the Black Canyon. Continue on another 1 1/2 mile until you encounter a stock fence. Turn right (south) here and walk 1/4 mile along the fence until you come to the canyon's rim. Deadhorse Gulch is the large side drainage located just east of the overlook (and the fence).
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Park at the Kneeling Camel Overlook
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Directions to deadhorse-trail trailhead
(38.562120, -107.676670)
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Nearby Trails
- Slide Draw 679 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadhorse Trail
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Where is Deadhorse Trail located?
Deadhorse Trail is located in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Montrose, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.56212, -107.67667.
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How hard is Deadhorse Trail?
Deadhorse Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.716%.
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What is the elevation gain for Deadhorse Trail?
Deadhorse Trail has 488 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 253 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,867 ft to 8,311 ft.
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Is Deadhorse Trail a point to point trail?
Deadhorse Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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