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Chaffee County

The best running trails in Chaffee County

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Running in Chaffee County 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 Chaffee County—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.

Last updated: December 11, 2025

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1. Mount Yale Trail — Collegiate Peaks Wilderness

13.9km

04:40

1,280m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Midland Hill Trail — Buena Vista, Colorado

7.82km

01:24

470m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Missouri Mountain, Mount Belford, & Mount Oxford loop — Collegiate Peaks Wilderness

24.0km

05:55

2,090m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4. Mount Belford & Mount Oxford loop via Missouri Gulch Trail — Collegiate Peaks Wilderness

19.0km

04:12

1,700m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5. Ptarmigan Lake Trail — San Isabel National Forest

9.79km

02:24

450m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6. Huron Peak via North Huron Trail — Collegiate Peaks Wilderness

17.0km

02:48

1,090m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Midland & Broken Boyfriend loop — Buena Vista, Colorado

8.47km

01:01

170m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Frontside Trail to Tenderfoot Hill loop — Arkansas Hills

4.01km

00:35

140m

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9. Bear Lake via Horn Fork Basin Trail — Collegiate Peaks Wilderness

17.3km

02:31

760m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Mount Princeton Trail — San Isabel National Forest

11.5km

03:08

970m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best running trails in Chaffee County

1. Mount Yale Trail — Collegiate Peaks Wilderness

2. Midland Hill Trail — Buena Vista, Colorado

3. Missouri Mountain, Mount Belford, & Mount Oxford loop — Collegiate Peaks Wilderness

4. Mount Belford & Mount Oxford loop via Missouri Gulch Trail — Collegiate Peaks Wilderness

5. Ptarmigan Lake Trail — San Isabel National Forest

6. Huron Peak via North Huron Trail — Collegiate Peaks Wilderness

7. Midland & Broken Boyfriend loop — Buena Vista, Colorado

8. Frontside Trail to Tenderfoot Hill loop — Arkansas Hills

9. Bear Lake via Horn Fork Basin Trail — Collegiate Peaks Wilderness

10. Mount Princeton Trail — San Isabel National Forest

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