Chimney Rock Road (West Carter Mountain)
Total Miles
10.2
Elevation
3,039.20 ft
Duration
1 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Summer
Trail Overview
Chimney Rock is a gravel/dirt road that leads to the West Carter Mountain area and a state Game Reserve of the same name. There are unmapped ATV-only roads in the game reserve as well. A hunting license is required to enter the land, even if not hunting. Seasonal restrictions apply to land use within the reserve itself. At the high point of the road near Chimney Rock, you can continue north on Indian Creek Road and head south on Arapaho Creek Road. The land is used for ranching in the summer, and elk winter in this area.
Photos of Chimney Rock Road (West Carter Mountain)
Difficulty
The road begins as a gravel road and becomes dirt higher up with deep ruts and mud holes in places.
History
This area of Colorado did not have mining and these roads were bult for ranching and timber.
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