North Fork Elkhead Trail
5.5 mi
Distance
1,696 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 41m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
North Fork Elkhead Trail is a point-to-point trail in Routt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Routt County, Colorado. It is 5.5 miles long and gains 1,696 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Hayden, Colorado, about 14 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
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
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
Find offices, alerts, and current orders for this agency.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Hayden, CO · about 14 mi away
- County:
- Routt County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Routt National Forest · United States Forest Service
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 North Fork Elkhead Trail
In this park
Other trails in Routt National Forest
Fish Creek Falls Trail
Colorado
Rabbit Ears Peak Trail
Colorado
Fish Creek to Long Lake Trail
Colorado
Mad Creek Trail
Colorado
Uranium Mine Trail
Colorado
Mount Zirkel Loop Trail
Colorado
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Sawmill Creek Dispersed
3.8 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Craig, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
Dispersed Site near 40.8086, -107.1225
10.8 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Dispersed
Dispersed Site near 40.8035, -107.1106
11.1 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Dispersed
Dispersed Site near 40.7910, -107.0987
11.2 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Dispersed
Dispersed Site near 40.8273, -107.1325
11.2 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Dispersed
Similar length
Similar trails in Colorado
Hanging Lake Trail
Colorado
Emerald Lake Trail
Colorado
The Incline Trail
Colorado
Quandary Peak Trail
Colorado
Grays and Torrey's Peak
Colorado
Mount Bierstadt Trail
Colorado