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The South Hogback Open Space

Mann Reservoir–Ken Caryl Reservoir, 3 lakes

2.4 mi · ▲ 221 ft · 55 min

Mann Reservoir–Ken Caryl Reservoir, 3 lakes is a 2.4-mile out-and-back in The South Hogback Open Space near The Valley, CO. The route passes Ken Caryl Reservoir before reaching Mann Reservoir at the turnaround, 1.2 miles in. It is mostly level, with 221 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi5,873 – 6,044 ft2.6 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Valley View Trail 39.57789, -105.14262
Nearest town The Valley, CO
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Mann Reservoir–Ken Caryl Reservoir, 3 lakes

2.4 mi · ▲ 221 ft · 55 min

Elevation 5,874–6,044 ft

Out & Back · The South Hogback Open Space

Trailhead: Valley View Trail · 39.57789, -105.14262

Weather Sep 4: sunrise 6:32 AM · sunset 7:29 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route · Toilets at the trailhead

  1. Start on Valley View Trail, heading SW.
  2. 0.3 miPass Ken Caryl Reservoir.
  3. 200 ftBear left onto Cathy Johnson Trail, heading SW.
  4. 50 ftTurn right, heading W.
  5. 50 ftTurn left onto Valley View Trail, heading W.
  6. 0.8 miReach Mann Reservoir, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  7. 0.8 miTurn right, heading E.
  8. 50 ftTurn left onto Cathy Johnson Trail, heading E.
  9. 50 ftBear right onto Valley View Trail, heading E.
  10. 0.3 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/mann-reservoir-mann-reservoir-out-back-4-lakes-4-km

Trail surface

99% paved1% dirt

Weather

Sunrise 6:32 AMSunset 7:29 PM

Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Toilets at the trailhead

Hikes near The Valley, Colorado