Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the North Colony Trail No. 1340
Best Seasons: Summer to Fall
Length of Trail: 2 - 5 miles
Elevation at Trailhead: 9720 feet
Range of elevation encoutered on the hike: 9720 to 11570 feet
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Intermediate
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: The Horn Creek Trailhead may be used to access North Colony by going south on the Rainbow Trail for 3.6 miles or the South Colony Road may be used. Take highway 69 south out of Westcliffe for 4.5 miles to County Road 119 (Colfax Lane). Turn left on to CR 119 and follow it till it ends then turn right, this is the South Colony Road. There is trailhead parking on the right after about one mile. The road beyond this point requires 4wd and high clearance. The Rainbow Trail crosses the road about 2 miles up. Follow the Rainbow Trail north 2 miles to the North Colony Trail. The trail accesses the North Colony Lakes and is 3.8 miles. The trail is moderate for hiking.
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:
3170 East Main Street
Ca�on City, CO, 81212
719-269-8500
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