Backpacking in Eldorado NF backcountry

3 documented trips · 0 total feet of climbing across all routes

Eldorado NF backcountry at a glance

CaliPeaks documents 3 backpacking routes in Eldorado NF backcountry, covering 20.2 miles of trail and 0 feet of cumulative climbing. Routes range from 6 mi (Evergreen Trail) to 8 mi (Caples Creek Trail).

The area is managed by Eldorado National Forest (USFS). Wilderness permits are issued by Eldorado National Forest (USFS) — check each trip page for quota and reservation windows. The most-recommended months across these routes are May, June, July.

Evergreen Trail

Evergreen Trail is a 3-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Eldorado NF backcountry. Difficulty is es…

6 migain n/a1–2 daysDiff 10

Horse Canyon Trail

Horse Canyon Trail is a 3.1-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Eldorado NF backcountry. Difficulty …

6.2 migain n/a1–2 daysDiff 10

Caples Creek Trail

Caples Creek Trail is a 4-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in Eldorado NF backcountry. Difficulty is…

8 migain n/a1–2 daysDiff 25

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