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Trail Information
| Location: |
N40 40.957 W105 28.980 View Larger Map (MVUM Layer Available) Get Directions (Google Maps) |
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| Location is: | Staging Area At Trailhead | ||||||||||||
| Nearest City: | Fort Collins | ||||||||||||
| Difficulty: | 6 - 8 | ||||||||||||
| Distance: | 20 Miles round trip | ||||||||||||
| Time: | 1.5 hours | ||||||||||||
| Elevation: | 7000 to 10500 feet | ||||||||||||
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| More info: |
Canyon Lakes Ranger District, (970) 295-6700 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland, (970) 295-6700 | ||||||||||||
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Kelly Flats
Larimer County, Colorado
Kelly Flats is notorious for Heart Attack Hill—an extremely steep and rocky climb near the beginning of the trail. Rollovers and unintentional dismounts are a real risk and the alternate route isn’t that much easier. Once past the hill or its alternate, the two-track road flattens out and provides many scenic views.
Popular Trails in This Area
Kelly Flats Road (168.0.1)
Heart Attack Hill (168)**
Heart Attack Hill Alternate (168C)
Detailed Description
Heart Attack Hill is loose, rocky and steep with concrete at steepest part on top
Heart Attack Hill Alternate has several steep sections and more narrow, but slightly easier
The remainder of the Kelly Flats Road is easy and scenic
Note
Please be courteous to nearby homeowners and observe speed limits on the center sections of the Kelly Flats Road
Recommended Maps
Trails Illustrated #101 Cache La Poudre, Big Thompson
Trails Illustrated #112 Poudre River, Cameron Pass
USFS Roosevelt and Arapaho NF
Roosevelt Canyon Lakes MVUM
Adopted Trails
**FR168 Adopted by Larimer County 4WD Club
http://www.mountaineers4x4.org/
How To Get There
From US-287 & Poudre Canyon Highway (14), head west approximately 25.3 Miles until you reach the Kelly Flats Trail Head on the North Side of the Road. It is about 10 miles past the Mishawaka bar and grill.
Know Before You Go
- Maps and data files are from a variety of sources. Trail and area conditions vary widely and many trails and areas may have changed significantly since the map or data file was created. Use your discretion and check with the local land management agency before riding or driving on public lands. Ride and drive at your own risk. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE!
- Not all routes are open to all vehicles. Follow the Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) and signage for the area and ride only on trails open to and wider than your OHV. Almost all trails in Colorado are subject to seasonal restrictions and closures. Visit the road and trail closure info page for more information. Call the responsible agency before making plans to ride in an area.
- All off-highway vehicles operated in Colorado must have a registration or permit issued by Colorado State Parks including those of non-residents. For more information, visit the State Parks OHV Program Page. Street legal vehicles with valid license plates do not need to be registered.
This symbol indicates areas where most routes are open only to licensed, street-legal vehicles. Please refer to the MVUM for designated ATV and dirt bike routes.
