Class 1 4.1 miles 400 gain 1-2 hr Out + Back Aug 31, 2018
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Dillon Pinnacles GPX Track

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Curecanti National Recreation Area is located along a series of reservoirs along the Gunnison River. One of the more interesting things to see are the Dillon Pinnacles. While driving along CO-50 you can see them across the river, and there is a trail to access the base of the pinnacles. The trail is easy to follow and leads to a nice overlook with a super tiny loop at the end. Unfortunately the trail doesn't take you as close to Dillon Pinnacles as I would have hoped, but the reservoirs of the Gunnison River on the left, and the pinnacles rising up to the right make this a nice walk in Curecanti National Recreation Area.

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View back toward the trailhead, just off CO-50.
View back toward the trailhead, just off CO-50.
Curecanti Reservoir on the left, Dillon Pinnacles sticking up on the right.
Curecanti Reservoir on the left, Dillon Pinnacles sticking up on the right.
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Approaching the pinnacles.
Approaching the pinnacles.
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Overlook at Dillon Pinnacles.
Overlook at Dillon Pinnacles.
The Gunnison River's reservoirs are visible on the left, Dillon Pinnacles on the right.
The Gunnison River's reservoirs are visible on the left, Dillon Pinnacles on the right.
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End of trail turn-around point.
End of trail turn-around point.
Close-up of Dillon Pinnacles.
Close-up of Dillon Pinnacles.

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