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  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. Durango
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“A dirt road that climbs to the summit of Baldy Mountain. ”

Missy Thompson
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2.7

Miles

4.4

KM

Point to Point

9,852' 3,003 m

High

8,700' 2,652 m

Low

1,156' 353 m

Up

4' 1 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

FS 071 road is closed to motor vehicles and makes for a great hike with rewarding views. There are some steep and loose sections, but overall very little technical terrain. This road provides access to the Missionary Ridge Trail.

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Land Manager: USFS - San Juan National Forest Office

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Missy Thompson
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  3.0 from 4 votes

#13

in Durango

#27713

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#13

in Durango

#2,287

in Colorado

#27,713

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Great fall views from Baldy Mountain.
Oct 7, 2023 near Durango, CO
Looking towards the west from FS 071.
Oct 7, 2023 near Durango, CO

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Mar 6, 2021
Ken Shafer
First hike of the year. — 3h 30m
Oct 1, 2019
Nicole Thompson
Dec 28, 2016
Tiffani Whitbeck

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