South Fork Elk River Road
1.4 mi
Distance
62 ft
Elev. Gain
30m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
South Fork Elk River Road is a point-to-point trail in Routt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Routt County, Colorado. It is 1.4 miles long and gains 62 feet. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Steamboat Springs, Colorado, about 19 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 | 2,575 ft |
| High point | 1.1 mi | 2,584 ft |
| End | 1.4 mi | 2,577 ft |
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
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:
- Steamboat Springs, CO · about 19 mi away
- County:
- Routt County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Routt 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.
Imported route
Nearby Trails
More trails near South Fork Elk River Road
In this park
Other trails in Routt National Forest
Fish Creek Falls Trail
Colorado
Rabbit Ears Peak Trail
Colorado
Fish Creek to Long Lake Trail
Colorado
Mad Creek Trail
Colorado
Uranium Mine Trail
Colorado
Mount Zirkel Loop Trail
Colorado
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Seedhouse Group Site - Medicine-bow Routt Nf (co)
0.8 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Clark, CO
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable
Seedhouse Campground
1.4 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Clark, CO
Check official pricing24 sitesReservable TentRVCabin Well reviewed Major Issues
Routt National Forest Seedhouse Campground
1.4 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Clark, CO
National Forest Reservable
Hinman Park
4.8 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Steamboat Springs, CO
Check official pricing13 sitesReservable TentRV Major Issues
Katherine Trailhead
7 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Walden, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Similar length
Similar trails in Colorado
Maroon Lake Scenic Trail
Colorado
Perkins Central Garden Trail
Colorado
Bear Lake Loop
Colorado
Alberta Falls Trail
Colorado
Saint Mary's Glacier
Colorado
Yale Avenue Trail
Colorado