The road up to the trailhead is a gravel road, perfect if you want to run in the mountains while staying on roads and avoid being exposed above treeline. There are dozens of miles of epic singletrack trails which break treeline if you set out north from the trailhead. You can do a loop up below Uncompahgre Peak returning via the El Paso Creek Trail, climb Uncompahgre Wilderness' epic 14'ers, explore ridgelines above treeline, or dive into creek valleys.

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1. Uncompahgre Peak via Nellie Creek Trailhead — Uncompahgre Wilderness

12.0km

02:03

850m

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

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2. Nellie Creek Trail — Lake City

13.0km

01:55

620m

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

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Elevation 3,470 m

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Wednesday 18 February

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-16°C

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Location: Hinsdale County, Colorado, United States

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1. Uncompahgre Peak via Nellie Creek Trailhead — Uncompahgre Wilderness

2. Nellie Creek Trail — Lake City

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