Manzanares

Total Miles
8.4

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

50" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Manzanares is an 8.4-mile-long ATV trail that travels through a mix of rocky forested terrain, scenic meadows, and brief flowy segments. The trail begins with a gradual descent from the south entrance, flattens through the middle, and then climbs more steeply on the north end toward the Wyoming Trail. The route features consistently rocky and rooty terrain, including several sections with small rock gardens and root-covered ground, as well as a few moderate ledges about one foot tall. Though the rocks are generally manageable, they make for slower progress and contribute to the trail's moderate difficulty. The trail winds tightly through the trees, with curvy, technical turns, particularly on the rockier northern stretch. There are a few smoother segments that offer a brief reprieve from the rough surface. The trail crosses Forest Service Road 505.1 in several places, offering opportunities to bail out or access the trail in sections. Additional access is available from the Big Red Park Trailhead near the northern end. This trail is closed seasonally from 12/2 to 6/14.

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Manzanares
Manzanares

Difficulty

This is an intermediate trail due to frequent rocky and root-covered terrain, curvy navigation, and moderate climbing. The steeper, rockier northern section adds to the overall difficulty.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Manzanares can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

Access the Hahn's Peak Trail System by taking Routt County Road 129 north of Hahn's Peak Village towards Columbine to access the National Forest. The Columbine Parking Lot and the Elkhorn Trailhead South are easy places to park for day use. Some of the popular staging or dispersed camping areas are Little Red Park off Red Park Road (FS 409) or off Whiskey Park Road (FS 550). There are several days' worth of trails here, and it's a very popular spot for dirt bikers and family camping in the summer. Most of the trails don't open until mid-June or July, and there can typically still be snow drifts and uncut logs in early summer. This area has a lot of beetle kill, so downed trees are common. There is no cell service except for on top of some of the peaks.

Manzanares Map

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