The Crags
Campground
3.4 mi out & back · 960 ft gain · 10,494 ft high point · Moderate
From Horsethief Trailhead via Ring the Peak and Horsethief Park (1.3 mi)
In Pike National Forest · Colorado · U.S. Forest Service
XC North from Horsethief Trailhead climbs 960 ft over 3.4 miles out and back in Pike National Forest to 10,494 ft.
960 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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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