Yellow Horse
3.2 mi
Distance
643 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 24m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Yellow Horse is a point-to-point trail in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It is 3.2 miles long and gains 643 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Carbonate, Colorado, about 19 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,505 ft |
| End | 3.2 mi | 2,646 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Carbonate, CO · about 19 mi away
- County:
- Rio Blanco County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Campgrounds near this trail
Marvine Campground
3.5 mi awayMeeker, CO
Check official pricing46 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewedModerate demand · 46% Major Issues
NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND
3.9 mi awayMeeker, CO
Check official pricing28 sitesNational Forest Reservable TentRV
White River National Forest North Fork Campground
4.5 mi awayMeeker, CO
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