Trip
Hiking – Colorado National Monument - Old Gordon Trail
Old Gordon / Ribbon Trail Loop Hike. This is an unique 8 mile/2,500 foot elevation gain hike with beautiful valley and canyon views. The majority of the uphill occurs during the first part of the hike.
Contacts
- Thu, Apr 17, 2025
- Western Slope
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Challenging
- Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,700 ft
- 7 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is a unique loop trail that starts finishes in the National Monument and passes through the Bangs Canyon Recreational area. We may encounter bikes trailing on the Ribbon trail portion of this hike.
This loop passes over multiple trail conditions, including primitive trails and slick rock. There is one steep drop-off on this route. I have identified a route around this feature.
The group will meet at 9:00 am at the Devils Kitchen Picnic Area. Enter the Colorado National Monument east entrance. Take the first right hand turn past the entrance fee booth to the Devils Kitchen Picnic Area.
Required Equipment
The ten essentials, water, and lunch.