Elephant Skin Road
0.3 mi
Distance
72 ft
Elev. Gain
8m
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 0.3 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 | 1,878 ft |
| End | 0.3 mi | 1,904 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

Peach Valley OHV Recreation Area
2.8 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
4.2 mi awayMontrose, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
BLM Gunnison Gorge Wilderness Campsites
5.2 mi awayGunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
Hotchkiss, CO
BLM
Montrose / Black Canyon Nat'l Park KOA
6.5 mi awayMontrose, CO
Private Reservable
KOA Montrose RV Resort
6.5 mi awayMontrose, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate Reservable
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