Turret Road
Browns Canyon National Monument, Chaffee County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Browns Canyon National Monument, Chaffee County, CO. Off-road (4x4, OHV).
- Distance
- 8.4 mi (13.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,552 ft (473 m)
- Est. Time
- 55 min
- High point
- 8,671 ft (2,643 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Along the way
- Campsite 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Turret Road
How long is Turret Road?
Turret Road is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) long. Most people take about 55 min. It climbs 1,552 ft (473 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,671 ft (2,643 m).
How hard is Turret Road?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Turret Road?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Turret Road?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Turret Road shaded?
Partly shaded (32% under trees).
What can you do on Turret Road?
Best for Off-road (4x4, OHV).
Is this a good week for Turret 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 Turret Road
- River Access Trail Browns Canyon Wilderness Study Area · Moderate · 2.5 mi (4.1 km)
- River Bench Trail 6045A Browns Canyon Wilderness Study Area · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Ruby Mountain Trail Browns Canyon Wilderness Study Area · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Turret Trail 6045 Browns Canyon Wilderness Study Area · Hard · 10.8 mi (17.3 km)
- Bald Mountain Gulch Cutoff Road San Isabel National Forest · Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km)
- Bald Mountain Gulch Road San Isabel National Forest · Moderate · 11.3 mi (18.2 km)
- Hecla Horse Trail Browns Canyon National Monument · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- River View Trail Chaffee County · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
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