Bighorn Trail
1.5 mi
Distance
236 ft
Elev. Gain
37m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Bighorn Trail is a point-to-point trail in Montrose County, Colorado. It is 1.5 miles long and gains 236 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Olathe, Colorado, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,788 ft |
| End | 1.5 mi | 1,856 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Olathe, CO · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Montrose County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
BLM Gunnison Gorge Wilderness Campsites
1.5 mi awayGunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
Hotchkiss, CO
BLM
Peach Valley OHV Recreation Area
3 mi awayGunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
Montrose, CO
Reservable
Peach Valley Ohv Staging Area
3 mi awayGunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
Montrose, CO
Flat Top OHV Recreation Area
7.7 mi awayMontrose, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Tentrr Signature Site - Camp Stargazer - Coleman Outfitted Site
8 mi awayDelta, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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