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Park County Colorado Hiking Trails
Meridian Trail #604
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Pike & San Isabel National Forest, Cimarron & Comanche National
Grasslands, National Forest in Colorado
Available for hiking & horseback riding, the 3.3 mile Meridian Trail
travel north as it rises out of the Elk Creek drainage, then begins to bear in a
northeasterly direction. This portion of Meridian Trail passes through several
aspen groves and offers views looking east & south. The saddle is marked by
Wilderness boundary signs. Just beyond the saddle, the trail ends at it's
intersection with the Cub Creek Trail.
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Meridian Trail is rated moderate and offers possible sites for overnight
camping at the saddle, however water is not available in the area.
To reach Meridian Trail from Denver Colorado, travel 28 miles west along US
285 to the traffic light before the top of Crow Hill. Turn right (northwest) on
to CR 43 and travel for 6.8 miles to a "Y" in the road, Bear right and continue
1.5 miles, passing Meridian Campground on the left. Take the next left onto
Prospector Way. Continue 0.8 miles past Camp Rosalie to the trailhead.
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