Contact Info
Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
3170 East Main Street
Cañon City, CO 81212
3170 East Main Street
Cañon City, CO 81212
- Phone:
- 719-269-8500
Basics
- Length:
- 5.9 miles
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 4 - 5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 9500 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 9500 feet to 11500 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 2000 feet
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Details
Length:
5.9 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
4 - 5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
9500
Elevation Range:
9500 feet to 11500
Elevation Change:
2000
Season:
Summer to Fall
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Take Highway 69 south from Westcliffe to County Road 140 (Schoolfield Lane). Turn right on CR 140 and follow it to the Comanche / Venable Trailhead. The trail goes north out of the campground and provides access to Venable Falls, Venable Lakes and the Phantom Terrace that connects with the Comanche Trail. The trail is 5.9 miles. The trail is moderate for hiking.
