Hoodo is about 2.7 miles long, or about 5.4 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.

How much elevation gain is on Hoodo?

About 973 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 5,710 and 6,660 feet above sea level.

How long does it take to hike Hoodo?

Plan on about 2 hr 40 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.

What can you do on Hoodo?

Hoodo is open to hiking and horses, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.

Where does Hoodo start?

One end of the mapped trail is at 39.15723, -108.42012. Use the Directions button to get there.

Hoodo

Trail near Clifton, Colorado

Hiking Horses

Length2.7 mi5.4 mi out and back

Climb973 ftround trip

Hike time2 hr 40 minround trip

DifficultyModerateestimated

DogsUnknowntell us below

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Trail start coordinates: 39.15723, -108.42012

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Trail facts

Open to: Hiking, Horses
Shape: One way
Elevation: 5,710 to 6,660 ft
Surface: Ground
County: Mesa County, Colorado

Can I bring my dog?

We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.

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Camping nearby

Moose Manor Cabin 19 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Jumbo Campground 19 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Spruce Grove (CO) 20 mi away · Directions · Reserve

Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.

Nearby trails

Hoodoo Extension 1.4 mi long
Adobe Spring Trail 1.1 mi long
Coal Canyon Rim 0.6 mi long
Bouse Trail 2.9 mi long
Cattle Trail 0.5 mi long
Ute Trail 3.3 mi long

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Common questions

How long is Hoodo?: Hoodo is about 2.7 miles long, or about 5.4 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
How much elevation gain is on Hoodo?: About 973 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 5,710 and 6,660 feet above sea level.
How long does it take to hike Hoodo?: Plan on about 2 hr 40 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
Are dogs allowed on Hoodo?: We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
What can you do on Hoodo?: Hoodo is open to hiking and horses, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.
Where does Hoodo start?: One end of the mapped trail is at 39.15723, -108.42012. Use the Directions button to get there.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (view or fix on OpenStreetMap). Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.

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