Elk Traverse
1.5 mi
Distance
253 ft
Elev. Gain
31m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Elk Traverse is a point-to-point trail in Garfield County, Colorado. It is 1.5 miles long and gains 253 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Bureau of Land Management, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Carbondale, Colorado, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,034 ft |
| End | 1.5 mi | 2,106 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Bureau of Land Management, 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
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Carbondale, CO · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Garfield County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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