North
Canyon Trail
North Canyon Trail 656 takes you through ponderosa
pine and aspen forests. A scenic overlook of Vallecito
Reservoir is available on a side trail along the way. The
trail starts on the Forest Service gravel road on the east
side of the lake near the entrance to North Canyon campground.
There is no signage at the trail sign, but it is heavily used,
especially by horseback riders. Mountain biking is also a
popular activity. |
| Average
Time: |
Half Day |
| Beginning
Elevation: |
7,739 Feet (2412.4
Meters) |
| Difficulty: |
More Difficult |
| Elevation
Gain: |
1,061 Feet (330.7 Meters) |
| Ending
Elevation: |
8,800 Feet (2743.1
Meters) |
| Distance,
One-way: |
1.6 Miles (2.67
Kilometers) |
| Recommended
Season: |
Mid-Spring Mid Fall |
| Trail
Number: |
656 |
| Usage: |
Moderate Hikers and horse
users |
| USGS
Maps: |
Vallecito Reservoir |
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| Directions
from Bayfield, Colorado: Travel 13 miles north on
County Road 501 to Vallecito Reservoir. Turn east onto Forest
Service Road 603 and cross the dam at the south end of the
reservoir. Follow for about 3 1/2 miles on the east side of
the reservoir. The trail begins on the right across from the
North Canyon Campground entrance. |
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Seasonal
Information:
Normally Accessible: Mid-Spring through Mid-Fall . |
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