Medicine Bow Road
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Jackson County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Jackson County, CO. Off-road (4x4, OHV).
- Distance
- 10 mi (16 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,266 ft (386 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr
- High point
- 9,669 ft (2,947 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Pinkham Creek Pass 10 mi (16 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Medicine Bow Road
How long is Medicine Bow Road?
Medicine Bow Road is 10 mi (16 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr. It climbs 1,266 ft (386 m) in total, up to a high point of 9,669 ft (2,947 m).
How hard is Medicine Bow Road?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Medicine Bow Road?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Medicine Bow Road?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Medicine Bow Road shaded?
Mostly shaded (88% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Medicine Bow Road?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Medicine Bow Road?
Best for Off-road (4x4, OHV).
Is this a good week for Medicine Bow Road?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Medicine Bow Road
- Medicine Bow Road Roosevelt National Forest · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
- Little Government Creek Road State Forest State Park · Moderate · 4.7 mi (7.5 km)
- Government Creek Road State Forest State Park · Easy · 5.3 mi (8.5 km)
- Medicine Bow Road Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Easy · 4.7 mi (7.6 km)
- Skyline Trail (ATV) State Forest State Park · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- Bovid Road Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Easy · 3.6 mi (5.8 km)
- Upper Pinkham Creek Road Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Easy · 5 mi (8 km)
- Johnson Road Roosevelt National Forest · Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km)
More hikes in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap