Placita Trail is a 2.5 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Carbondale, Colorado that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from March until October.
birding
hiking
nature trips
walking
forest
views
Directions from Carbondale: From Carbondale travel south on Hwy. 133 fro 20 miles until you see the Placita trail sign on the left side of the road near the bridge. Drive 1/4 mile up the road to the trailhead.
3 months ago
Nice trail with lots of shade. Views about 1.75m up. Steep sections. Spring about .6m up.
Not super exciting, but nice.
Resa D.
hiking
Saturday, September 14, 2013Great Cardio work out. Not much for a view because the trees are to thick. Bear country!