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Kansas - West Jefferson Trail No. 643

Hiking the West Jefferson Trail No. 643:

This trail sees heavy use on summer weekends. Be alert for all types of fellow trail users. A loop can be done using the Colorado Trail.

Potable water is available at Jefferson Area Campgrounds. Backcountry water is available along most of the trail.

Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the West Jefferson Trail No. 643
Best Seasons: Summer to Fall
Length of Trail: 2 - 5 miles
Elevation at Trailhead: 10000 feet
Range of elevation encoutered on the hike: 10000 to 11800 feet
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Intermediate:Difficult

Travel Information
Trailhead Directions:

Access is either from the Lodgepole Campground, next to the Host Site or from the north end of Jefferson Creek Campground. Trailhead parking is located adjacent to Jefferson Creek Campground.

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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