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Arkansas Hills Trail System

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An awesome trail system located in the heart of downtown Salida, CO. There's something for all ability levels here. Couple that with plenty of food and beverage options a stone's throw from the trailhead and you've got yourself a full-fledged destination!

Recommended Routes in Arkansas Hills Trail System - 10

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Favorite View of S Mountain from North Backbone.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

North Backbone Out-and-Back

6.2 mi 10.1 km 458' Up 139.52 m Up 457' Down 139.41 m Down

Salida, CO
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Favorite Climbing the Frontside Trail.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

S-Mountain via Frontside

3.4 mi 5.5 km 496' Up 151.04 m Up 495' Down 151 m Down

Salida, CO
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Favorite View from the top of S-Mountain.
Intermediate Intermediate

S-Mountain via Backside

2.0 mi 3.2 km 492' Up 150.05 m Up 492' Down 149.99 m Down

Salida, CO
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Favorite Climbing the Frontside Trail.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Sand Dunes - Pano Loop

3.9 mi 6.3 km 924' Up 281.56 m Up 924' Down 281.5 m Down

Salida, CO
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Favorite Climbing the Frontside Trail.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Cottonwood Gulch to Rumba Ridge Viewpoint

12.2 mi 19.6 km 1,836' Up 559.67 m Up 1,836' Down 559.66 m Down

Salida, CO
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Favorite Rise-n-Shine trail.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Rise-n-Shine - Frontside Loop

7.2 mi 11.6 km 779' Up 237.58 m Up 779' Down 237.56 m Down

Salida, CO
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Favorite Great views of the Collegiate Range on offer.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Beasway to Rumba Ridge Viewpoint

7.0 mi 11.3 km 679' Up 207 m Up 679' Down 206.92 m Down

Salida, CO
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Favorite Rise-n-Shine trail.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Chicken Dinner Loop

6.7 mi 10.8 km 592' Up 180.39 m Up 592' Down 180.37 m Down

Salida, CO
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Favorite Climbing the Frontside Trail.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Rusty Lung - Frontside Loop

4.4 mi 7.1 km 491' Up 149.68 m Up 492' Down 149.86 m Down

Salida, CO
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Favorite View across Franz Lake
Easy Easy

Arkansas River Trail - Franz Lake Lollipop

4.3 mi 6.9 km 142' Up 43.28 m Up 142' Down 43.37 m Down

Salida, CO
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Arkansas Hills Trail System Hiking

  • 40 Miles 65 Kilometers of Trail
  • 10 Recommended Routes
  • 13 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 27 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 8 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Arkansas Hills Trail System - 38

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2.7 mi 4.4 km #1Beasway Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
0.8 mi 1.3 km #2Tenderfoot
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
2.2 mi 3.6 km #3Rumba Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
0.3 mi 0.6 km #4Poblano
Easy Easy
Salida, CO
Easy Easy
Salida, CO
0.7 mi 1.2 km #5Prospector Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
0.2 mi 0.3 km #6Sgt Pepper
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
0.8 mi 1.4 km #7Pano Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
0.4 mi 0.7 km #8Labyrinth
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Salida, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Salida, CO
0.7 mi 1.1 km #9Backside
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Salida, CO
1.6 mi 2.5 km #10Sand Dunes Trail
Difficult Difficult
Salida, CO
Difficult Difficult
Salida, CO

Photos of Arkansas Hills Trail System - 19

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Rise-n-Shine trail.
Apr 11, 2024 near Salida, CO
View from Dream On
Apr 12, 2024 near Salida, CO
View from Dream On.
Apr 12, 2024 near Salida, CO
View of S Mountain from North Backbone.
Apr 15, 2024 near Salida, CO
Climbing the Frontside Trail.
Apr 15, 2024 near Salida, CO
View from Rumba Ridge.
May 5, 2024 near Salida, CO
View from Rumba Ridge.
May 5, 2024 near Salida, CO
Frontside Trail near Loyal Duke's Grave.
May 5, 2024 near Salida, CO
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