Contact Info
Fairplay, CO 80440
- Phone:
- 719-836-2031
Basics
- Length:
- 0.5 mile
- Difficulty:
- Easy,
Intermediate - Time:
- 1/2 to 1 hr
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 8500 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 8500 feet to 9200 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 700 feet
- Season:
- Year Round
Description
This trail offers great opportunities for viewing the surrounding country outside of the Canyon and 11-Mile Reservoir. It does not provide access to the Reservoir.
Occasionally, golden eagles can be viewed nesting in the nearby granite cliffs and crags. In the spring and late fall, bald eagles can be seen in the 11-Mile Canyon area.
Water is available at Spillway Campground.
Details
Length:
0.5 mile
Difficulty:
Easy
Intermediate
Intermediate
Time:
1/2 to 1 hr
Trailhead Elevation:
8500
Elevation Range:
8500 feet to 9200
Elevation Change:
700
Season:
Year Round
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Access to this trail is at Spillway Campground located in 11-mile Canyon. Spillway Campground is the furthest campground from the canyon entrance. The trailhead is located in the campground across from the pay station. Please do not park in campground fee sites. There is a $4.00 fee to enter 11-Mile Canyon.
