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Piedra Ice Fissures Trail - 1 member in 2 triplogs has rated this an average 3 ( 1 to 5 best )
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May 29 2017
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Piedra River Trail #596Southwest, CO
Piedra River Trail #596
Southwest, CO
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FOTG • Triplogs 1,052
Hiking8.35 Miles 1,927 AEG
Hiking8.35 Miles   3 Hrs   51 Mns   2.20 mph
1,927 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
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This was a great little hike along the very scenic and at the time raging Piedra River. We hiked about 3.5 miles of the Piedra Trail and then detoured to ice cave ridgeline and the not marked, but easy to find Piedra Ice Fissures Trail.

The Piedra Trail is in great shape and very scenic after it opens up to some nice meadows and views around miles 2-3. The trail is a pretty popular trail, but even on Memorial Day we did not feel overwhelmed by the crowds, who really fall off after the first couple of miles anyways. Fishing seems to be popular along this trail, as well as climbing during the first few miles. The detour to the ice caves, or more appropriately fissures is worth it and the little loop offers probably some of the best views in the area.
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 Joined Apr 13 2011
 Gilbert, AZ
Piedra Ice Fissures TrailSouthwest, CO
Piedra Ice Fissures Trail
Southwest, CO
Hiking avatar Oct 15 2012
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Hiking2.00 Miles
Hiking2.00 Miles   1 Hour   18 Mns   1.54 mph
 
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Very cool, short hike to some substantial fissures in the side of the mountain, some of which dropped down 50-60 feet or more. We were able to, carefully, hike down into some of them. Also, enjoyed the overlook at the top of the ridge down into the Piedra river valley.
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