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St. Elmo

Chaffee County, Colorado

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This trail system leads through the southern Collegiate Peaks, near the bases of Mt. Princeton and Mt. Antero. A number of the local trails cross the Continental Divide over to the Tincup and Taylor Park region.

Popular Trails in This Area

Hancock Pass
Tomichi Pass
Williams Pass (FR298)** (Open only in August)
Alpine Tunnel
Mt. Antero/Browns Peak

Detailed Description

Pin Point is at the staging area to the East of Tincup. Restroom is available there.

Adopted Trails

FR298 Adopted by Blue Mesa 4-Wheelers

FSR 277, 278, 279 and sub-routes (Mt. Antero Trail System) Adopted by the High Rocky Riders http://www.highrockyriders.org/

*NOTE: The Iron Chest mine access road is a PRIVATE ROAD and is not an official Forest Service System Route.

How To Get There

From Buena Vista:

Take Hwy 285 south through Nathrop. Turn right (west) on County Road 162 and follow past the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. The road will turn to dirt and change names to Chalk Creek Road. There are a few sections where the riding of unlicensed OHVs is permitted, but pay attention to the signs. The pin point marker is at the staging area just before entering St. Elmo.

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Trail System Information

Location:

N38 42.322 W106 20.347

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Nearest City:

Buena Vista

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Note that not all of the trails in an area will be open to all vehicle types. Follow the Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM)s and signage for the area and ride only on trails open to and wider than your OHV.

More Info:

Salida Ranger District, (719) 539-3591

Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Comanche National Grassland, (719) 553-1400

Forest / Grassland MVUM Page

Trail System Maps and GPS Files

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PSI_Salida_2012.pdf

Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM)

Salida Ranger District

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High Rocky Riders

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 vehicles operated on designated OHV routes 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.
Some vehicles such as ATVs and side-by-sides are never street legal in Colorado even if licensed and plated in their home state. These vehicles must have a valid Colorado OHV registration or permit to be used on trails on public lands in Colorado.
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.