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Machin Basin Trail # 784
The Machin Basin Trail is 9.2 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail #789/Wheeler Geologic Area Boundary and ends at Gunnison NF Boundary. Trail is rough and can be hard to follow. Several rockslide areas should be traversed carefully. Due to the rocks, the trail is not recommended for horse travel. Machin Lake offers great fishing and the trail allows for numerous circuit routes all over the Wilderness. Excellent scenery, diverse wildlife & rugged terrain.
The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding, Fishing, Viewing Scenery, and Viewing Wildlife
At a Glance
| Closest Towns: | Gunnison, CO |
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General Information
Directions:This trail begins within the La Garita Wilderness. It may be accessd from the following trails: Middle Fork #783, Middle Fork Cutoff #888, Benito Creek #867, Twin Peaks #782, Halfmoon Creek #914 and La Garita Stock Driveway # 787.
Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
| Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
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Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
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Backpacking
| Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
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Horse Riding
Very rugged terrain, not recommended for horse travel.
| Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Scenery
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