Apex Trail/Enchanted Forest Trail
It’s steep. It’s close to the metro area. Bikers love it on weekends. Yet it has a tumbling creek and an enchanting and shady side trail your pet will love. Apex Trail is an early spring conditioning climb; hiking this trail early in the season will test your and your dog’s stamina for a climb in the high country when the snow finally melts. The main trail is gravelly and narrow so this is also a good place to toughen your dog’s paws or to determine if your dog likes this type of rugged hiking. Apex Trail is best attempted on a eekday, and an early start gets you up the trail before bikers arrive.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Denver |
| Length | 4.7 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 1,350 ft |
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Season | Best April to May; September to October |
| Trailhead Elevation | 6,200 ft |
| Top Elevation | 7,550 ft |
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