Red Dirt Trail - Steamboat Springs, CO

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Red Dirt Trail


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Red Dirt Trail leaves the Elk River Road and immediately switchbacks up a brush covered hillside of the Elk River Valley. It passes through stands of aspen and lodgepole pine, and offers outstanding views of the Elk River Valley and Yampa Valley. The trail proceeds up the ridge between the Cabin Creeks.

Neither creek is visible from the trail itself until the trail starts its descent into Mad Creek where guests cross the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness boundary. At this point, excellent views of the rugged upper Mad Creek area are available. Connecting with trail #1100, it offers the opportunity to continue north to Swamp Park or south into Mad Creek. Return to Mad Creek Trailhead on the Elk River road.

This 6.3 mile trail travels through the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 6,800 feet and the ending elevation is 8,400 feet.

Facilities: There are no facilities available at Red Dirt Trail. Facilities can be found in Steamboat Springs before departure.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to hike Red Dirt Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Red Dirt Trail is open year round.

Fees: There are no fees to hike this trail.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Pets and Animals Pets must be restrained or on a leash at all times while in developed recreation areas. Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas or sanitary facilities. Saddle or pack animals are only allowed where authorized by posted instructions.

Directions: To get to Red Dirt Trail from Steamboat Springs: West of Steamboat on U.S. 40 approximately 2 miles. Turn north on County Road #129, Elk River Road. Travel about 7 miles to parking lot on right side of road.

Attractions Near
Red Dirt Trail

Mt. Zirkel Wilderness Area
Routt-Medicine Bow National Forest

Address

Rout National Forest-Hahns Peak/Bears Ear Ranger District

925 Weiss Drive

Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80487-9315

Phone
General: (970) 879-1870
Fax: (970) 870-2284
TTY: (307) 745-2307

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