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Recreational Activities
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Districts : Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger
District : Trails
Trail 262 Monte Vista Trail
 
Length: 1.5 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Moderate
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Highest and Lowest Points: 9,400 feet
USGS Maps: Cowles, Elk Mountain
Fee for Trailhead Parking: $2.00 at Iron Gate Trailhead
Trailhead Facilities: Corrals, restrooms
Description:
From Iron Gate Trailhead go up to
Hamilton Mesa Trail 249 from the information board. After
about a quarter miles turn left (northeast). Follow the mostly
level trail along the ridge for about one mile to the junction
with Valle Largo Trail 248.
From here, either turn left to take the Valle Largo Trail
down to the Rio Mora and up to Valle Largo or turn right (west)
to get the the Iron Gate Road. |
Notes:
 This
trail allows users to make a loop, including the Iron Gate
Road, for a half-day trip or to get to the Valle Largo Trail
from Iron Gate without having to use the road.
There
are excellent aspen viewing opportunities from this trail.
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