Porcupine Trail
2.6 mi
Distance
220 ft
Elev. Gain
59m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Porcupine Trail is a point-to-point trail in Routt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Jackson County, Colorado. It is 2.6 miles long and gains 220 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado, about 19 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:
- Hot Sulphur Springs, CO · about 19 mi away
- County:
- Jackson County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Routt National Forest · United States Forest Service
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