6.8 mi from the trailhead
Goose Creek Campground
Campground
Hike
Cool Valley
- Near Turkey Rock
- Inside Pike National Forest
- 1,195 ft of climbing
4.0 mi out & back · 1,195 ft gain · 8,644 ft high point · Moderate
In Pike National Forest · Colorado · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
Cool Valley is a 4.0-mile out and back trail in Pike National Forest climbing 1,195 feet to 8,644 feet.
Elevation
1,195 ft of gain round trip.
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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