Ellis Jeep Trail
Total Miles
13.0
Elevation
2978.14 ft
Duration
1.5 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Trail Overview
Ellis Jeep Trail starts out with some challenging climbs and descents through the forest until reaching a ridge. This is a relatively new trail that has been rerouted for mud, so make sure to stay on the designated route. It is a popular area for ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes with options to camp with campers and hauling trailers. The trail is open mid June through November, depending on weather.
Difficulty
Moderate. Mostly easy with intermittent loose rocky climbs and downhill sections. Narrow section, not recommended for oversize vehicles. After Waypoint 03, a sign said 'Most Difficult' but we encountered easy to moderate conditions.
History
In the 1800s the orignial Ellis Trail was a wagon road used to transport lumber and supplies to mining camps between the towns of Hahns Peak and Encampment, Wyo. The original town of Hahns Peak is now called Hahns Peak Village.