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Red Dirt Pass Trail

Basics
Location:
Near Steamboat Springs
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
12.6 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
6.5 to 7.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
6800 feet
Elevation Change:
1600 feet
Season:
Late Spring - Fall

Description

Trail #1171

The grade on the trail is steadily up until it drops into the Mad Creek drainage. Hiking does become less difficult once the ridge top is reached. This trail is used by hunters during the fall. Water is not available enroute. Hitch rail is provided for horses.

This 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 you 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.

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Details

Location:
Near Steamboat Springs
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
12.6 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
6.5 to 7.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
6800
Elevation Change:
1600
Season:
Late Spring - Fall
Useful Map(s):
USGS Quads: Mad Creek and Rocky Peak

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

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.

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