How long is Outer Limits?

Outer Limits is about 1.2 miles long, or about 2.4 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.

How much elevation gain is on Outer Limits?

About 45 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 10,138 and 10,171 feet above sea level.

How long does it take to hike Outer Limits?

Plan on about 1 hr 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 Outer Limits?

Outer Limits is open to hiking and cross-country skiing, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.

Where does Outer Limits start?

One end of the mapped trail is at 39.22565, -106.29864. Use the Directions button to get there.

Outer Limits

Trail near Leadville, Colorado

Hiking Cross-country skiing

Length1.2 mi2.4 mi out and back

Climb45 ftround trip

Hike time1 hrround trip

DifficultyEasyestimated

DogsUnknowntell us below

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Trail start coordinates: 39.22565, -106.29864

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Trail facts

Open to: Hiking, Cross-country skiing
Shape: One way
Elevation: 10,138 to 10,171 ft
County: Lake 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

Matchless 4.0 mi away · Directions · Reserve
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Silver Dollar 3.8 mi away · Directions · Reserve

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

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Common questions

How long is Outer Limits?: Outer Limits is about 1.2 miles long, or about 2.4 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
How much elevation gain is on Outer Limits?: About 45 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 10,138 and 10,171 feet above sea level.
How long does it take to hike Outer Limits?: Plan on about 1 hr 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 Outer Limits?: 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 Outer Limits?: Outer Limits is open to hiking and cross-country skiing, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.
Where does Outer Limits start?: One end of the mapped trail is at 39.22565, -106.29864. 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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