Trail access
Drive west out of Steamboat Springs on Hwy. 40 approximately 2 miles and turn right on Elk River Road (County Road 129). Follow 129 about 32 miles until it forks with Forest Development Road 550, just past Columbine, turn right. Go 2.5 miles to FDR 500 and turn right. After 1 1/2 mile turn right onto FDR 402. This road can be very rough and wet with deep holes--4 wheel drive recommended. The trailhead is 1 mile up the road.
Trail attractions
Views from the top!
:Note: that ATVs are not allowed on the whole length of this trail.
Narrative
From the north end the trail starts off wide enough for ATVs for 1.5 miles until the intersection of the Manzanares trail. Beyond this point ATVs are NOT allowed. The trail turns into a narrow single track that traverses up a steep, wooded side hill for another 1.5 miles. When it reaches the ridge it opens up and goes through meadows ending up on the FDR 409.
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