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Ellis Trail

Routt County, Colorado

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The Ellis Trail has been around for some time and is a popular trail in northern Colorado. It offers great scenery and a little bit of challenge for every level of rider. The nearby Ellis Jeep Trail (Red Park Road) is close to 14 miles long and has a number of wet sections so plan for a full day.

Popular Trails in This Area

Ellis (1155)
Hare
Big Red Park
Manzanares
Red Park Road (500)

Detailed Description

How To Get There

From Steamboat Springs: Head northwest out of town on Lincoln Ave. Continue for approx 1.8 miles to Co Rd 129/Elk River Rd. Turn north on Co Rd 129/Elk River Rd and continue for approx 29.7 miles to Fsh 505/US Forest Service Rd 550. Turn east on Fsh 505/US Forest Service Rd 550 and follow for approx 3.7 miles to Forest Service Rd 409, turn south to access trails.

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Trail System Information

Location:

N40 53.523 W106 54.752

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Nearest City:

Steamboat Springs

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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:

Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, (970) 870-2299

Routt National Forest, (307) 745-2300

Forest / Grassland MVUM Page

Trail System Maps and GPS Files

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RMB_HahnsPeakBearEars_2011.pdf

Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM)

Hahns Peak / Bear Ears Ranger District

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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.