There is a gravel lot at the top of North Taylor Road. From here you can run south along the Rainbow Trail (doubletrack forest road) all the way down the foothills of the Sangre de Cristos or head up into the Mountains. You can run up to Lakes of the Clouds by going north, or head south along forest roads to reach the Hermit Pass ascent.

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1. Lake of the Clouds Loop

16.4km

02:24

740m

Jog the difficult 10.2-mile Lake of the Clouds Loop in Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, gaining 2421 feet with rugged terrain and lake views.

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Location: Custer County, Colorado, United States

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