Middle Alder Trail
5.0 mi
Distance
2,011 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 40m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Middle Alder Trail is a point-to-point trail in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It is 5 miles long and gains 2,011 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is South Fork, Colorado, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.
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
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- South Fork, CO · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Rio Grande County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.
Imported route
Nearby Trails
More trails near Middle Alder Trail
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Alder Guard Station
1 mi awaySouth Fork, CO
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable Cabin Some Coverage
Aspen Ridge RV Park
2.8 mi awaySouth Fork, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate
Chinook Cabins & RV Park
3.4 mi awaySouth Fork, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate Reservable
Similar length
Similar trails in Colorado
Hanging Lake Trail
Colorado
Emerald Lake Trail
Colorado
The Incline Trail
Colorado
Quandary Peak Trail
Colorado
Mount Bierstadt Trail
Colorado
High Dune Trail
Colorado