Red Rocks-Nighthorse Trail
4.6 mi
Distance
810 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 56m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Red Rocks-Nighthorse Trail is a point-to-point trail in Delta County, Colorado. It is 4.6 miles long and gains 810 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Lazear, Colorado, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,960 ft |
| High point | 3.5 mi | 2,096 ft |
| End | 4.6 mi | 1,995 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary), 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:
- Lazear, CO · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Delta County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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