Black Ridge Trail (Colorado National Monument)

Black Ridge Trail

NPS Photo / N Scarborough

Quick Facts

Location:

1) Saddlehorn Visitor Center, 2) CCC Trail, 3) Upper Liberty Cap TH

Amenities

1 listed

Trailhead

• Location: Three access points:
  • (1) across from the Saddlehorn Visitor Center in the north
  • (2) accessed by the CCC Trail 3.8 miles (6.1 km) east from the visitor center - trailhead on the right
  • (3) at 6.4 miles (10.3 km) east from the visitor center - trailhead on the left; you can also access Upper Liberty Cap Trail from this trailhead.
• Mileage: 5.5 one way (8.8 km)
• Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Elevation: 5,790 to 6,730 feet (1765 to 2051 meters)
• Average time: 3 hours
• Usage: Hiking and horseback riding.
• Description: Highest trail in the park with far-reaching views west to Utah canyonlands, east to Grand Valley, and south to the San Juan Mountains. Follows up-and-down terrain of Black Ridge. Trail crosses into McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area (Bureau of Land Management lands).

Black Ridge Trail (Colorado National Monument)

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