Elephant Skin Road
2.3 mi
Distance
72 ft
Elev. Gain
48m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Elephant Skin Road is a point-to-point trail in Montrose County, Colorado. It is 2.3 miles long and gains 72 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Montrose, Colorado, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,917 ft |
| High point | 0.2 mi | 1,924 ft |
| End | 2.3 mi | 1,868 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
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Montrose, CO · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Montrose County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Campgrounds near this trail
Flat Top OHV Recreation Area
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Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Peach Valley OHV Recreation Area
4.8 mi awayGunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
Montrose, CO
Reservable
Black Canyon of the Gunnison BLM
4.9 mi awayMontrose, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorBLM
Peach Valley Ohv Staging Area
5 mi awayGunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
Montrose, CO
North Rim Campground
5.5 mi awayBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Crawford, CO
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