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8.9 miles
Distance
2,885 ft
Climb
-1,296 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
1,587 ft
Altitude change
9,170 ft
Altitude min
9,170 ft
Altitude start
10,758 ft
Altitude end
3.4%
Grade
-54%
Grade max
54.5%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,926 ft
Distance flat

Anderson Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Turkey Springs
    Pagosa Springs, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #579
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #331455 in Hiking [+]
    • #335239 in Trail Running
    • #22101 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The Anderson Trail is 9.3 miles in length from trailhead to the junction with the Fourmile Trail. It begins at Forest Road 645 - Fourmile Rd. and ends at forest trail 569 - Fourmile Trail. A relatively moderate trail through steep terrain, it crosses the eastern shoulder of Pagosa Peak. Fourmile Lake is at mile seven. The trail then continues south one mile to the Fourmile Trail.

source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Anderson

        ▼ Where is Anderson located?
        Anderson is located in Turkey Springs, Pagosa Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Turkey Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.40757, -107.05374.
        ▼ How hard is Anderson?
        Anderson is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Anderson?
        Anderson has 2,885 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,296 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,170 ft to 11,552 ft.
        ▼ Is Anderson a point to point trail?
        Anderson is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Anderson?
        Anderson is 8.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Anderson?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Anderson. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Anderson? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Anderson are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Anderson?
        Anderson is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 4 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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