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Deadman Road route map
Difficulty: ExpertPoint to Point
Roosevelt National Forest/Colorado

Deadman Road

Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

22.9 mi

Distance

2,920 ft

Elev. Gain

9h

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Trail conditions, closures, and difficulty can change rapidly and may differ from what's shown here. Check the land manager's current alerts before you go, and turn around if conditions exceed your skill or gear. Outdoors is not responsible for injury, loss, or rescue costs from off-trail travel or undisclosed hazards.

Most of this road can be done in 2-wheel drive, except during adverse weather conditions. Deadman Road is a major county road that provides access to many OHV roads in the Red Feather Lakes area. Unlicensed vehicles cannot ride on the road, but much free camping is available, so people tow in and camp near their favorite OHV trail. The road is closed in the winter from Dec. 1 through June 14. Located in Roosevelt National Forest. For current conditions call Canyon Lakes Ranger District (970) 295-6700. Wide, dusty and rocky in places, but generally traffic moves swiftly. Intermittent road damage is very common until the road dries out, usually by midsummer.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,540 ft
Max:3,152 ft
890 ft
892 ft
2,540 ft2,744 ft2,948 ft3,152 ft0.0 mi5.7 mi11.4 mi17.2 mi22.9 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Point to Point
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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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: May 23, 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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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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