Horse Ranch Trail
4.0 mi
Distance
1,473 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 4m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Horse Ranch Trail is a point-to-point trail in San Isabel National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Huerfano County, Colorado. It is 4 miles long and gains 1,473 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Gardner, Colorado, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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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
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Gardner, CO · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Huerfano County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- San Isabel National Forest · United States Forest Service
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