Rabbit Ears Peak

Total Miles 2.8
Technical Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

Rabbit Ears Peak is a short trail, but very challenging and fun for experienced drivers. Enjoy stunning views from the top and find camping along FS 311. This is a heavily used area for hikers so please be respectful, taking care to pull all the way over for those on foot. This trail is open July 1 through November.

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Difficulty

Moderate. Embedded rock, muddy and steep in places. Stock vehicles will find a rocky climb at Waypoint 02 quite challenging, but careful tire placement should prevail. High clearance and 4-wheel-drive low are musts. Last 0.2 mile is very steep and narrow with tight trees and little room to turn around at the end.

History

The distinctive rabbit ears look is most prominent from the southeast looking northwest. Over the years, the tips of the ears have eroded due to the softness of the rock, an ancient volcanic plug. Still, the landmark remains a beacon for travelers crossing the Gore Range into Yampa Valley.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

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Mason stewart
May 30, 2026
Open
It’s a rocky trail, short but pretty aggressive. Car made it up 3/4. Then my freinds car got pretty suck in some snow. Still some snow up there. Trail is pretty muddy as well.
Serena P
Nov 02, 2025
Open
Michael Proctor
Sep 27, 2025
Open
Short but gnarly trail!! Easily a 6. Slight scraping in the stock TrailHunter. Parking for 2 rigs at the top next to the ears. Watch for hikers.
George Maniatis
Jul 28, 2025
Open
Paul Johnson
Jul 19, 2025
Open
Great trail with plentiful wildflowers in the meadow areas. The drive down from the very top to the first parking is pretty steep and required being very aware of things beyond the immediate area in front of the vehicle due to a lot of hikers enjoying the trail.
Dan Dan
Jul 12, 2025
Open
Brandon Dempsey
Jul 06, 2023
Open
Mike D
Jul 04, 2023
Open
Brian Grootveld
Jun 23, 2023
Open

Rabbit Ears Peak Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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