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Hermit Valley Campground

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6.3 mi
Distance
3 hrs 38 min
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terrain
996 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate one way trail in Eldorado National Forest.

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    ★★★★★

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    6 years, 6 months ago
    4x4 trip. We started lower Blue Lake to the Hermit Valley Campgrounds. Definitely not a beginner trail. About 75% crawling. Lots of rocks, tight spaces, tight turns and trees. Beautiful views and two water crossings.
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hotsauce1183 6 years, 7 months ago
R:Deer Valley 4x4
Jeep or high clearance. Not really for bikes or beginner quads.
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