2.4 mi from the trailheadAmphitheater (Co)
Campground · Colorado
Hike
Horsethief Trial
- Passes Bridge of Heaven
- Inside Uncompahgre National Forest
- 8,123 ft of climbing
14.0 mi of trails · 8,123 ft climb · 12,692 ft high point
In Uncompahgre National Forest · Colorado · OpenStreetMap contributors
About this hike
This 14-mile trail network gains 8,123 feet through Uncompahgre National Forest, passing Bridge of Heaven and near Engineer Pass.
Elevation
8,123 ft of gain and 2,109 ft of descent.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
Map
The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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