Ute Pass Trail
Pike and San Isabel National Forests, El Paso County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Pike and San Isabel National Forests, El Paso County, CO. Road & touring bike, Hiking, & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 1.2 mi (2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 69 ft (21 m)
- Est. Time
- 10 min
- High point
- 7,854 ft (2,394 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Ute Pass Trail
How long is Ute Pass Trail?
Ute Pass Trail is 1.2 mi (2 km) long. Most people take about 10 min. It climbs 69 ft (21 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,854 ft (2,394 m).
How hard is Ute Pass Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Ute Pass Trail?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Red Butte Recreational Area West.
Are there water and toilets on Ute Pass Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Ute Pass Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (20% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Ute Pass Trail?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
Is Ute Pass Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly. It is marked as wheelchair accessible.
What can you do on Ute Pass Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike. Also: Hiking, Horseback riding. Surface: paved.
Where can you eat near Ute Pass Trail?
The Pantry, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Phillips 66, 1.8 mi (2.8 km).
Is this a good week for Ute Pass Trail?
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 Ute Pass Trail
- Pittman Trail Pike and San Isabel National Forests · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Mount Dewey Trail Pike and San Isabel National Forests · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.5 km)
- Lower Turrell Trail Pike and San Isabel National Forests · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Upper Turrell Trail Pike and San Isabel National Forests · Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
- Crystal Trail Pike and San Isabel National Forests · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Kirkpatrick Trail Pike and San Isabel National Forests · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Ute Pass Trail Pike and San Isabel National Forests · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Elk Root Trail Pike and San Isabel National Forests · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
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