River View Trail
0.6 mi
Distance
39 ft
Elev. Gain
13m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
River View Trail is a loop trail in Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, in Chaffee County, Colorado. It is 0.6 miles long and gains 39 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and closed to horses. It is in or next to Nathrop, Colorado.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,347 ft |
| High point | 0.2 mi | 2,362 ft |
| End | 0.6 mi | 2,349 ft |
Trail Details
- Dogs allowed
- Bikes allowed
- No horses
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
- Loop
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Recreation Area
Managing agency
- National Recreation Area
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Nathrop, CO · in or next to town
- County:
- Chaffee County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:719-539-7289
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