Uncompahgre National Forest

AllTrails has a list of "10 best trails" in this forest.    USFS has info about the Uncompahgre Wilderness and the Mt Sneffels Wilderness.

Alternate Titles:

Little Creek #655
E. Unaweep #612
Corral Fork #652
Basin #603

Rim Trail -- 5.3 miles, 500' gain. The Rim Trail #122 begins and ends along South Divide Road (NF road #402).  To reach the northwest trailhead, enter the trail/East Spring Creek No. 1 Road and drive about .13 miles to the trailhead.

The trail climbs 500' to the plateau rim, then follows the rim and returns while descending 600' to the southeast trailhead which ends at Divide Spur 9H Road, (#402.9H) which continues on about .2 mile back to South Divide Rd.  About 5.5 miles one way and 500' gain.  (Hike back up Divide Road for an additional 2 miles and regain 200' to make this a loop.)This trail is shared with mountain bikes and ATVs.

• Suitable Activities: Backcountry Nordic Skiing, Backpacking, Biking, Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Ski Mountaineering
• Seasons: June, July, August, September, October
• Weather: View weather forecast
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• High Point: 14,309 ft

• Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
  Uncompahgre Wilderness Area, Grand Valley Ranger District (GMUG)
• Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12