Recreation Region: Boulder Ranger District
Bright Extension Trail
Access this trail from the Bright Extension Trailhead, located along Johnny Park Road. This trail can be difficult to follow in spots. It is 1.65 miles long.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
#921.1
Trail Type
Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Bright Extension Trailhead
Parking
Parking for a couple cars at the trailhead, but no space for horse trailers.
Directions
From Meeker Park, follow the “Forest Access” sign by turning east onto the gravel Cabin Creek road, County Road (CR) 82. At 1.1 miles, continue straight on the gravel Elk Park Road, CR 82E. Continue 2.2 miles east to the Johnny Park Road (National Forest System Road 118). The trailhead is 2.2 miles east on the four-wheel drive Johnny Park Road, and can be difficult to spot.
