Red Elephant Cutoff Road
White River National Forest, Garfield County, CO
Out-and-back trail in White River National Forest, Garfield County, CO. Hiking & Cross-country skiing.
- Distance
- 2.6 mi (4.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 518 ft (158 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 5 min
- High point
- 9,452 ft (2,881 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Red Elephant Cutoff Road
How long is Red Elephant Cutoff Road?
Red Elephant Cutoff Road is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 5 min. It climbs 518 ft (158 m) in total, up to a high point of 9,452 ft (2,881 m).
How hard is Red Elephant Cutoff Road?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Red Elephant Cutoff Road shaded?
Mostly exposed (20% under trees).
What can you do on Red Elephant Cutoff Road?
Best for Hiking. Also: Cross-country skiing.
Is this a good week for Red Elephant Cutoff 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.
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