Elk Park Trail
1.3 mi
Distance
686 ft
Elev. Gain
47m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Elk Park Trail is a point-to-point trail in Routt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Routt County, Colorado. It is 1.3 miles long and gains 686 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Steamboat Springs, Colorado, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- Dogs on leash
- 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
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Steamboat Springs, CO · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Routt County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Routt National Forest · United States Forest Service
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