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South Fork Trail

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  2. CO
  3. Southwest Rockies
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“A steep and challenging climb connecting to the Boulder Gulch Trail. ”

San Juanderer
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Map Key

2.0

Miles

3.2

KM

Point to Point

12,554' 3,826 m

High

11,275' 3,437 m

Low

1,288' 393 m

Up

17' 5 m

Down

13%

Avg Grade (7°)

41%

Max Grade (22°)

Dogs Unknown

Description

This is a super steep, raw trail that connects Velocity Basin to the Boulder Gulch Trail. At times, finding the right traverse is difficult but once you're out of the basin, it's more obvious. Be aware of the weather and elevation! Connect to the Boulder Gulch Trail to head down into the Animas River valley near Silverton.

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Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Tres Rios Field Office

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  2.0 from 1 vote

#5

in Southwest Rockies

#47288

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#5

in Southwest Rockies

#3,446

in Colorado

#47,288

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Descending into Velocity Basin.
Jul 6, 2021 near Silverton, CO

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