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Buena Vista, Colorado
Hiking Trails

Buena Vista is located at the junction of U.S. Highways 24 & 285 at an elevation of 7,954 feet. It's geographic location offers easy access to trail systems in both the Leadville and Salida Ranger Districts of the San Isabel National Forest. The town is minutes from national forest trailheads and is a major supply point for those hiking and backpacking in the region. Some trails provide access to the scenic Continental Divide and segments of the famous Colorado Trail system. Trails range in elevation from 7,320 to 14,433 at the summit of Mount Elbert, Colorado's highest mountain.
San Isabel National Forest
Hiking Trails
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(click on trail name for complete information)
Trail
Location
Description
Angel Of Shavano Trailhead Salida Ranger District The Angel of Shavano Trailhead serves as an access point for segment 14 of the Colorado Trail, as well as access to the Mt. Shavano Trail.
Bear Lake/Horn Fork Trail Salida Ranger District The Bear Lake/Horn Fork Trail leads almost 6 miles from CR 365 to Bear Lake. The trail begins at North Cottonwood Trailhead and gains 2,520' before reaching Bear Lake.
Big Willis Gulch Trail Leadville Ranger District This is a moderate hike with an elevation gain of 2,400 feet. The end destination is Willis Lake and a mine just beyond the lake .
Black Cloud Trail Leadville Ranger District This trail is an alternative route to the more heavily used North and South Mount Elbert Trails for climbing Colorado's highest peak. Mt. Elbert at 14,433 ft is the highest point in Colorado.
Browns Creek Trail Salida Ranger District Browns Creek Trail provides access to scenic views of Mt. Antero and the central Rocky Mountain highlands. Fishing for trout is accessible in Browns and Little Browns Creeks.
Browns Pass Trail Salida Ranger District Browns Pass Trail leads north, from Denny Trailhead on Cottonwood Pass, into the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
Buckeye Gulch Four-Wheel Drive Road Leadville Ranger District This is a short four-wheel drive road that can be hiked or biked as well. The road ends at Buckeye Trail which leads to Buckeye Lake.
Buckeye Lake Trail Leadville Ranger District This short trail leads to Buckeye Lake. It gains 1,000' in approximately 2 miles.
Bushnell Lakes Salida Ranger District Visitors gain access to Bushnell Lakes Trail via the Rainbow Trail and Hayden Creek Campground. The trail lies in the Sangre de Christo Wilderness Area.
Colorado Trail (Tennessee Pass to Turquoise Lake) Leadville Ranger District This segment of the Colorado Trail leads through lodgepole, spruce-fir and aspen forests. It consists of moderately difficult terrain.
Colorado Trail (Turquoise Lake to Halfmoon Creek) Leadville Ranger District This section of the Colorado Trail is known as #10. It begins west of Turquoise Lake and ends 11.5 miles later in the Halfmoon Creek drainage.

 

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