Red Rocks-Nighthorse Trail
0.9 mi
Distance
18m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
About This Trail
Red Rocks-Nighthorse Trail is a point-to-point trail in Montrose County, Colorado. It is 0.9 miles long. 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 Olathe, Colorado, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,035 ft |
| High point | 0.1 mi | 2,037 ft |
| End | 0.9 mi | 1,912 ft |
Trail Details
- Dogs allowed
- 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
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Olathe, CO · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Montrose County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Campgrounds near this trail
BLM Gunnison Gorge Wilderness Campsites
2.3 mi awayGunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
Hotchkiss, CO
BLM
Peach Valley OHV Recreation Area
2.4 mi awayGunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
Montrose, CO
Reservable
Peach Valley Ohv Staging Area
2.5 mi awayGunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
Montrose, CO
Flat Top OHV Recreation Area
6.9 mi awayMontrose, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
North Rim Campground
8.5 mi awayBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Crawford, CO
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