Shadow Mountain Trail

Grand Lake, Colorado

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Distance

9.65 miles

Elevation Gain

1965 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Description

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Shadow Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Grand Lake, Colorado.

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Features

Camping

Fishing

Running

Snowshoeing

Hiking

Family Friendly

Forest

Lake

Scenic

Wildlife

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