Upper Roubideau Area Loop

Montrose, CO

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Upper Roubideau Area Loop

This hike explores the upper section of the Roubideau Area, a special part of the Uncompahgre Plateau. First descend on Roubideau Trail from Cobb (Gray) Cow Camp to Pool Creek. Aspen trees abound for a beautiful fall hike. After reaching Pool Creek Trail, the trail ascends along tiny Pool Creek through forests of aspen and spruce-fir. A bit of the Old West remains here with cattle driven to their grassy fields by cowboys on horses. The point-to-point hike ends at Pool Creek trailhead or you can loop back to Roubideau Trail trailhead.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityMontrose
Length8.1 mi
Elevation Gain1,360 ft
Skill LevelDifficult
Duration2.5 - 5.5 hours
SeasonBest from June through October
Trailhead Elevation9,400 ft
Top Elevation9,711 ft
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