Ellis Jeep Trail

Total Miles
13.0

Technical Rating

6

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Ellis Jeep Trail
6

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.

Photos of Ellis Jeep Trail

Ellis Jeep Trail
Ellis Jeep Trail

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.

Technical Rating

6

Status Reports

Cannon L
Oct 06, 2024
1998 Lexus LX
Open
Normal
Dusty
Fun trail! Came across a few people but not too bad. Nothing too crazy on this trail. Fairly rocky a majority of the way. You can also extend this trail by starting at Steamboat Lake and going under the base of Hahns Peak.
Scott Nuttall
Jun 13, 2024
SxS
Obstructed
Downed Tree
Michael Burleson
Jul 18, 2023
4x4
Open
Dusty
Brian Grootveld
Jun 24, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal

Access Description

From Steamboat Springs, head north 30 miles on paved C.R. 129. Stay right on F.S. 550 when road changes to dirt and continue another 3.7 miles to F.S. 500. Turn right and follow good road another 4.4 miles, where road turns sharply left at camp spot and climbs into the forest. Continue 0.3 mile to point where F.S. 500.1A goes right.

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