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Blue Ridge (#20)
Length: 3.5 miles ONE-WAY
Elevation: 8,700 feet to 11,200 feet
Trail Description: Access this trail via the North Supply Trailhead. The trail starts as an old logging road bed. Immediately leaving the Blue Ride Mountain Bike Trail, it climbs in elevation quite quickly. It leaves the old road bed and hugs the mountainside as a narrow foot trail. The trail eventually connects to the Wolverine Trail (#129). The trail takes a sharp turn to the right at this intersection, heading north on a much gentler grade, all the way to the upper end of the Blue Ridge Mountain Bike Trail. After this intersection, the trail leaves the trees and continues in elevation, winding up across the alpine into the Never Summer Wilderness. Passing along the southwest face of Blue Ridge, the trail eventually crosses over and drops quickly to the intersection with the Cascade Mountain Trail and the terminus of this trail.
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At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | This trail was impacted by the East Troublesome fire, the trail is open but has not yet been cleared of trees or debris. |
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| Usage: | Medium |
| Best Season: | Hiking conditions are best from July through September. |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness regulations apply in the Never Summer Wilderness:
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| Closest Towns: | Grand Lake, Granby |
| Water: | Lakes and streams; treat water for drinking. |
| Restroom: | Practice Leave No Trace principles. |
| Operated By: | U.S. Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:From Granby take Highway 40 west to Highway 34. Go north on Highway 34 to County Road 4. Turn left onto County Road 4, travel approximately 3 miles to the intersection of NFSR 120 and 123. Go to the right on NFSR 120 and travel approximately 9 miles to the North Supply Trailhead. Hike up M124 ATV trail for 1/2 mile to the first right turn onto the Blue Ridge Trail.