Animas River Drainage
Located within the Columbine Ranger District of
San Juan National Forest, the 4 mile Gudy's Rest section of the
Colorado Trail is rated Moderate, and receives Heavy use. Gudy's Rest
begins at an elevation of 6,900' (Forest Boundary) and an ending elevation
of 8,000' (Gudy's Rest). A section of the Colorado Trail, Gudy's Rest
travels along Junction Creek for 1 mile before starting it's climb up to a
bridge over Junction Creek. A series of switchbacks awaits the hiker after
crossing the bridge as Gudy's Rest Trail travels up the steep side of the
canyon to Gudy's Rest.
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