South Apache Trail #1311
South Apache Trail #1311 is 4.3 miles long very difficult non-motorized/non-mechanized trail. The trail starts at 7,300 feet and gains 2,300 feet to reach 9,600 feet. This trail is accessed via Bartlett Trail #1310 and is within Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness.
ALERT! The South Apache Trail ends at private land with no access in or out from that point. So plan on hiking out the way you came in.
The Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness was established in 1993 to preserve its quality, character, and integrity. This area is intended to be a place where the imprint of humans is substantially unnoticed; where natural processes are the primary influences, and human activity is limited to primitive recreation and minimum tools. Please follow Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics to ensure that this and future generations experience this special place in its natural condition.
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Hayden Butte, CO
Badito Cone, CO
At a Glance
Usage: | Light-Medium |
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Busiest Season: | June-September |
Restrictions: | Wilderness regulations apply. |
Closest Towns: | Rye, Colorado |
Information Center: | San Carlos Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:The South Apache Trail # 1311 can be accessed from the Bartlett Trail, which is located off State Highway 165 and Ophir Creek road/Forest Service Road 360). Head Southwest on Fores Service Road (FSR) 360 for about 12 miles then left on Greenhorn FSR 369 for about 17 miles, the trailhead is at the end of the road.