Marble Mountain Trail #1338


Area Status: Open

Marble Mountain Trail #1338 is a 1.7 mile moderate hike that accesses Marble Mountain located in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area. From the Grape Creek Trailhead follow the Rainbow Trail #1336 for 3.7 miles north to the Marble Mountain Trail #1338.

The Sangre De Cristo 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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At a Glance

Fees: No fee is charged.
Usage: Light-Medium
Busiest Season: June to September
Restrictions: Wilderness regulations apply.
Closest Towns: Westcliffe, CO
Water: No drinking water provided
Restroom: No restroom
Information Center: San Carlos Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

To the Grape Creek Trailhead: Take Highway 69 south out of Westcliffe for 4.5 miles to County Road 119(Colfax Lane). Turn right on CR 119 and follow it to Grape Creek Trailhead.
(The trail can also be reached by going south on the Rainbow Trail from where it crosses the South Colony Road.)


Recreation Map

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Activities

Day Hiking

Backpacking

Horse Riding

Related Information

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Highlights

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Location

 
  Area/Length : 
1.7 Miles

  Latitude : 
37.964026

  Longitude : 
-105.486944

  Elevation : 
9,500 Feet - 11,200 Feet