Trail Overview

The trail is easy when dry and can be muddy in places when wet; it travels along the middle fork of the South Platte River, which is open to the public for fishing. Even though the road looks like it continues to Hartsell, it is closed at the 4.4-mile point where it is Private Ranch Land at that point.

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Difficulty

This trail is muddy when wet. 4 x 4 is required, other than the mud there aren't any difficult obstacles though.

Technical Rating

Mark Larmoyeux

Sep 08, 2025

Open

The trail is fenced off well before reaching the ranch. Good number of people accessing the trail to fish. Beautiful valley, but you can only travel about 3 miles x