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The South Hogback Open Space

Mann Reservoir–Ken Caryl Reservoir, 3 lakes

5.2 mi · ▲ 583 ft · 2 hr 1 min

Mann Reservoir–Ken Caryl Reservoir, 3 lakes is a 5.2-mile out-and-back in The South Hogback Open Space near Ken Caryl, CO. The route passes Mann Reservoir and Ken Caryl Reservoir. It climbs 583 ft and is mostly dirt. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi5,693 – 6,060 ft5.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Cathy Johnson Trail 39.55177, -105.12963
Nearest town Ken Caryl, CO
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Mann Reservoir–Ken Caryl Reservoir, 3 lakes

5.2 mi · ▲ 583 ft · 2 hr 1 min

Elevation 5,691–6,059 ft

Out & Back · The South Hogback Open Space

Trailhead: Cathy Johnson Trail · 39.55177, -105.12963

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

  1. Start on Cathy Johnson Trail, heading NW.
  2. 0.5 miContinue straight onto Columbine Trail, heading W.
  3. 0.4 miTurn left onto Pass Trail, heading SW.
  4. 450 ftContinue straight onto Lyons Back Trail, heading NW.
  5. 400 ftTurn left onto Coyote Song Trail, heading NW.
  6. 0.4 miSharp right onto Prairie Falcon Trail, heading S.
  7. 0.2 miTurn right onto Swallow Trail, heading W.
  8. 0.7 miPass Mann Reservoir.
  9. 200 ftTurn left, heading NW.
  10. 150 ftTurn left, heading NW.
  11. 150 ftContinue straight onto Valley View Trail, heading NW.
  12. 0.8 miPass Ken Caryl Reservoir.
  13. 200 ftTurn right, heading NE.
  14. 50 ftTurn right onto Cathy Johnson Trail, heading NE.
  15. 1.5 miContinue straight onto Columbine Trail, heading S.
  16. 50 ftContinue straight onto Cathy Johnson Trail, heading SE.
  17. 0.4 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-8-km

Trail surface

82% dirt18% paved

Weather

Sunrise 6:32 AMSunset 7:29 PM

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