Grazing Elk Trail

Name: Grazing Elk Trail
Rating: 2.7

2.7 (12)

3.1 Miles 5.0 Kilometers Singletrack	267' 81 m Ascent -221' -67 m Descent
3% Avg Grade (2°) 7% Max Grade (4°)	6,100' 1,859 m High 5,836' 1,779 m Low

Conditions

Minor Issues 44 days ago

Dry: North section from south valley return loop to rattlesnake gulch has a blockade and appears to be closed. There is no signs. History

Getting forecast...

“Easy trail with scenic views of the Ken Caryl valley. ”

— Ryan Hickman

Driving Directions GPX File

Dogs Unknown

Features eMTB allowed

A seasonal closure around the Grazing Elk Trail allows elk and mule deer critical access to the range. Please help wildlife by respecting these closures.

Description

This is an easy trail for beginners that connects the Deer Creek Canyon trail system to other South Valley trails.

Views of the Dakota and Lyons hogbacks as well as red sandstone formations make the ride enjoyable.

Contacts

Land Manager: Jefferson County, CO - Open Space Dept.

Easy: 5% grade, 2" obstacles

Easy/Intermediate

Intermediate: 10% grade, 8" obstacles, short harder sections

Intermediate/Difficult

Difficult: 15% grade, 15" obstacles, occasional harder sections

Extremely Difficult: 20% grade, 15+" obstacles, many harder sections

Your Check-Ins

Check-Ins

Jul 3, 2018

MTB Bliss

Jun 2, 2018

Lee W.

The climb from South Valley border a green/blue. North portion of trail is blocked and appears to be closed. There is no signage indicating so. 3.5mi — 0h 30m

Oct 21, 2017

Mike Vander Ploeg

Parked at south end of Coyote Song trail. Part of grazing elk trail was closed. 1.5mi

Jun 4, 2017

David Carey

Jun 1, 2017

Alicia S

May 24, 2017

Michael Rock

Feb 16, 2017

Bryan Aguirre

4.7mi