Recreation area

Candland Mountain Trailhead

Colorado — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Candland Mountain Trail #5398 is 5.6 miles long.  It begins at Highway 31 and ends high on Candland Mountain.  It climbs 1,319 feet from 8,930 feet in elevation to 10,249 feet.  This trail intersects with Mill Canyon Trail #5063 which provides access back to UT-31 and Huntington Canyon.  This trail passes primarily through open high elevation meadows and some spruce-fir vegetation.   Difficulty Level:  More Difficult Elevation Change: North West End (Highway 31):      8,930 feet South East End (Candland Mtn):  10,249 feet Click here for graph of Elevation Change

Getting there

From Huntington, head north on Main Street toward 100 North.  Turn west onto UT-31 and travel approximately 27.4 miles to Candland Mountain Trail #5398 located on your left.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • BIKING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.