The best running trails in the West Elk Mountains

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Running in the West Elk Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the West Elk Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Dillon Pinnacles Trail — Curecanti National Recreation Area	Intermediate 00:47 6.18km
Curecanti Creek Trail — Curecanti National Recreation Area	Intermediate 00:56 6.42km
West Elk Peak — Gunnison National Forest	Expert 04:55 33.2km
Signal Peak loop — Gunnison	Expert 02:30 19.2km
Pine Creek Trail — Curecanti National Recreation Area	Easy 00:29 3.77km
Running loop from Gunnison	Intermediate 01:01 9.48km
Tomichi Point loop from Crawford	Expert 00:46 5.36km
Tomichi Point loop from Crawford	Expert 00:41 4.93km
Running loop from Paonia	Intermediate 00:45 6.93km
Ridgeline Trail loop from Gunnison	Expert 01:55 15.5km

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Dillon Pinnacles Trail — Curecanti National Recreation Area
00:47
6.18km
7:39/km
110m
110m
Intermediate
2
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Curecanti Creek Trail — Curecanti National Recreation Area
00:56
6.42km
8:47/km
270m
280m
Intermediate
1
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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West Elk Peak — Gunnison National Forest
04:55
33.2km
8:53/km
1,420m
1,420m
Expert
1
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Signal Peak loop — Gunnison
02:30
19.2km
7:48/km
440m
440m
Expert
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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Pine Creek Trail — Curecanti National Recreation Area
00:29
3.77km
7:44/km
80m
80m
Easy
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Running loop from Gunnison
01:01
9.48km
6:26/km
90m
90m
Intermediate
12
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Tomichi Point loop from Crawford
00:46
5.36km
8:30/km
160m
160m
Expert
13
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Tomichi Point loop from Crawford
00:41
4.93km
8:16/km
140m
140m
Expert
12
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Running loop from Paonia
00:45
6.93km
6:28/km
120m
120m
Intermediate
3
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.