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Sutton Mine Trail (Uncompahgre National Forest, CO)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Colorado, Strenuous Hikes, Uncompahgre National Forest4 Comments

The Sutton Mine Trail—situated just south of Ouray, Colorado—rewards hearty hikers who brave the initial, gut-wrenching ascent with spectacular views of Ouray, Uncompahgre Gorge, Bear Creek Falls, and Abrams Mountain. Ending at an abandoned mine, this 2.2-mile jaunt packs nearly 700 feet in elevation gain into the first half-mile before leveling out atop a rocky …

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Ouray Perimeter Trail (Uncompahgre National Forest, CO)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Colorado, Moderate Hikes, Uncompahgre National Forest3 Comments

The Ouray Perimeter Trail, as the name suggests, forms a circuit around the picturesque town of Ouray in southwest Colorado. Far from being an easy city walk, however, this rugged track traverses high ledges, crosses deep canyons, and passes waterfalls and rocky outcrops in a half-day hike that offers vistas of Ouray from all sides. …

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