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3.1 mi

Distance

1,047 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 33m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Bunker Basin Trail is a point-to-point trail in Routt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It is 3.1 miles long and gains 1,047 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Phippsburg, Colorado, about 12 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,682 ft
Max:3,004 ft
Gain:333 ft
Loss:44 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 2,682 ft and 3,004 ft across 3.1 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.2,682 ft2,790 ft2,897 ft3,004 ft0.0 mi0.8 mi1.5 mi2.3 mi3.1 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi2,682 ft
High point2.4 mi3,004 ft
End3.1 mi2,971 ft

Trail Details

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

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

Where it is

Nearest town:
Phippsburg, CO · about 12 mi away
County:
Rio Blanco County, CO
Jurisdiction:
Routt National Forest · United States Forest Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 17, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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