Karni Mata Loop Trail

Route Description for Karni Mata Loop Trail

If you want to take in some beautifully scenic views of the Colorado landscape while hiking along an easy-going multi-use trail, then you should check out the Karni Mata Loop Trail near Ridgway, Colorado. The terrain here isn’t very difficult, but offers just enough of a challenge to make this hike a good workout with exceptional views.

Setting out from the trailhead, you will head to the southeast and cross over Alkali Creek, before turning to the north to begin climbing up the hillside. Here, you will enter into the cover of the forest and keep left along the trail to complete the loop portion of the hike in a clockwise direction. After reaching the top of the hill, you will enjoy some beautiful views of the surrounding area and distant mountains, before looping around through the forest to descend to the trailhead.