Mount Elbert East Ridge

Trail Overview

This is a one-lane road that starts fairly easy but becomes progressively more difficult as you wind through the beautiful aspen forest above Twin Lakes. Along the trail, there are several dispersed camping sites, some with spectacular views of the Twin Lakes valley. Mount Elbert Road ends at the Mount Elbert East Ridge trailhead. From there, you will head up Hollenback Road (FS 125.C), crossing a creek, passing abandoned mines, riding along a ledge road with sections of off-camber loose rock, all leading to an abandoned mine site and panoramic views at 12,500 feet elevation.

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Difficulty

This trail features a one-lane ledge road with no bypasses or turnouts, steep grades, loose rock, and off-camber sections.

Technical Rating

Mount Elbert East Ridge can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• SxS (60")
• ATV (50")
• Dirt Bike