Little Elk Creek Trail
2.2 mi
Distance
39 ft
Elev. Gain
45m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Little Elk Creek Trail is a point-to-point trail in La Plata County, Colorado. It is 2.2 miles long and gains 39 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to horses. The nearest town is Rico, Colorado, about 14 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
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:
- Rico, CO · about 14 mi away
- County:
- La Plata County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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