Ruby Mountain Trail
12.3 mi
Distance
3,120 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 39m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Ruby Mountain Trail is a point-to-point trail in Arapaho National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Grand County, Colorado. It is 12 miles long and gains 3,120 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary), it is closed to bikes. The nearest town is Grand Lake, Colorado, about 15 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.
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,929 ft |
| High point | 12.3 mi | 3,499 ft |
| End | 12.3 mi | 3,494 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
Bike access: Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary), 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:
- Grand Lake, CO · about 15 mi away
- County:
- Grand County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Arapaho 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.
OpenStreetMap
Nearby Trails
More trails near Ruby Mountain TrailIn this park
Other trails in Arapaho National Forest
Grays and Torrey's Peak
Colorado
Mount Bierstadt Trail
Colorado
Saint Mary's Glacier
Colorado
Chief Mountain Trail
Colorado
Herman Gulch Trail
Colorado
Loch Lomond
Colorado
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Illinois River Trailhead
6.2 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Walden, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Bill Miller Trailhead
6.5 mi awayArapaho National Forest
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Troublesome Pass Trailhead
6.6 mi awayArapaho National Forest
Rand, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Jack Park Trailhead
7 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Walden, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Sawmill Gulch Campground
8.6 mi awayArapaho National Forest
Granby, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Similar length
Similar trails in Colorado
Longs Peak via Keyhole Route
Colorado
Quandary Peak Trail
Colorado
North Mount Elbert Trail
Colorado
Sky Pond Trail
Colorado
Grays and Torrey's Peak
Colorado
Mount Bierstadt Trail
Colorado