Hiking the
McQuaid Trail No. 631:
This trail crosses the rolling Ponderosa Pine, Douglas Fir, and Aspen country of the eastern foothills of the Buffalo Peaks. It makes for a nice day hike and also provides a biking connection through this country, with the Midland Trail and Buena Vista to the south, and a trail system that reaches to Breckenridge to the north. Backcountry water is available at both ends and the middle of the trail.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the McQuaid Trail No. 631
Best Seasons: Year Round
Length of Trail: 2 - 5 miles
Elevation at Trailhead: 9500 feet
Range of elevation encoutered on the hike: 9500 to 9000 feet
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Intermediate
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: Access from the north is FDR 433, approximately 3 miles from US 285. The southern access is FDR 435, approximately 3 miles from US 285.
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
Local Office: Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
Address:
PO Box 219
Fairplay, CO, 80440
719-836-2031
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