Medicine Bow Trail
15.0 mi
Distance
2,277 ft
Elev. Gain
6h 8m
Est. Time
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Medicine Bow Trail is a trail in Roosevelt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Larimer County, Colorado. It is 15 miles long and gains 2,277 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Walden, Colorado, about 12 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 | 3,246 ft |
| High point | 12.9 mi | 3,400 ft |
| End | 15.0 mi | 3,205 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- 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:
- Walden, CO · about 12 mi away
- County:
- Larimer County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Roosevelt National Forest · United States Forest Service
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