Unofficial Use Trail (no bikes or motorized)
0.8 mi
Distance
16m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
About This Trail
Unofficial Use Trail (no bikes or motorized) is a point-to-point trail in San Isabel National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Chaffee County, Colorado. It is 0.8 miles long. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Nathrop, Colorado, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
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 | 2,864 ft |
| End | 0.8 mi | 2,738 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, 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
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Nathrop, CO · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Chaffee County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- San Isabel National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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OpenStreetMap
Unofficial and unmantained trail
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