You park by the lake and cross Tacoma Drive to the south to start the Purgatory Creek Trail to Cascade Creek. From the trailhead you get epic views of Potato Hill and Engineer across the water.

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1. Purgatory Trail to Cascade Canyon — San Juan National Forest

13.6km

01:51

440m

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

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Elevation 2,680 m

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Location: La Plata County, Colorado, United States

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1. Purgatory Trail to Cascade Canyon — San Juan National Forest

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